Senior Accountant- Must Speak Spanish

Position Summary The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities, and ensuring compliance with company accounting procedures and applicable regulations. This position requires strong hands-on accounting experience, including **general ledger management, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and manual payroll processing**. The ideal candidate will also have **strong SAP experience** and be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with inventory, purchasing, production, and cost accounting transactions. Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting * Maintain accurate and timely general ledger accounts. * Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations. * Perform monthly bank, credit card, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations. * Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures. * Review accounting transactions for accuracy and proper account classification. * Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. * Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports. * Monitor and investigate discrepancies and make necessary corrections. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable * Review and process vendor invoices and payments. * Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documents, and supporting documentation. * Maintain vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies. * Monitor customer accounts receivable and assist with collections. * Reconcile customer and vendor statements. * Assist with cash flow monitoring and payment scheduling. Payroll * Process **manual payroll** accurately and on schedule. * Calculate regular hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments. * Review employee time records and resolve discrepancies. * Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation. * Reconcile payroll accounts and payroll-related liabilities. * Coordinate with management and HR regarding payroll changes and employee information. * Ensure payroll transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system. * Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end payroll processes. SAP & Manufacturing Accounting * Utilize **SAP** for accounting, purchasing, inventory, receiving, and financial transactions. * Review SAP transactions for accuracy and proper accounting treatment. * Reconcile SAP inventory and financial records with physical inventory and supporting documentation. * Assist with inventory adjustments, transfers, and cycle-count reconciliation. * Support manufacturing cost accounting and analysis. * Review purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices, and related transactions. * Investigate and resolve discrepancies between SAP, invoices, inventory records, and financial accounts. * Assist with maintaining accurate costing and inventory valuation. Financial Reporting & Compliance * Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules for management review. * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. * Prepare supporting schedules for audits and tax filings. * Maintain documentation required for internal and external audits. * Ensure accounting activities follow company policies and applicable accounting standards. * Identify process improvements that increase accounting accuracy and efficiency. QualificationsRequired * 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. * Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices. * Hands-on experience with **manual payroll processing**. * Strong **SAP experience**, preferably in a manufacturing environment. * Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations. * Strong Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and financial data analysis. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial and employee information. Preferred * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Manufacturing accounting experience. * Experience with inventory and cost accounting. * Experience with SAP Business One, SAP ERP, or similar SAP accounting modules. * Experience supporting audits, tax filings, and financial statement preparation. * Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Skills & Competencies * General Ledger Accounting * Manual Payroll Processing * SAP * Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable * Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations * Month-End Closing * Financial Reporting * Inventory & Cost Accounting * Microsoft Excel * Data Analysis * Problem Solving * Organization & Time Management * Attention to Detail * Confidentiality Physical & Work Requirements * Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment. * Ability to communicate effectively with accounting, HR, purchasing, warehouse, production, and management teams. * Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information professionally. * Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Work Location: In person