Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing the financial operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving process improvements and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities: - Lead the monthly financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciling balance sheets. - Analyze financial variances, such as manufacturing cost and price fluctuations, to provide actionable insights. - Drive initiatives to streamline and shorten the month-end close process through enhanced efficiency. - Review and validate accrual amounts against spending and recommend quarterly adjustments. - Monitor, report, and assess plant cost factors, including labor, overhead, and freight expenses. - Oversee physical inventory and cycle counting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Audit and maintain fixed asset schedules, collaborating with project owners for timely equipment capitalization. - Assist in verifying capital spending and facilitate quarterly capital review meetings. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to accounting team members to support their growth and development. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. - Strong expertise in month-end close processes and general ledger management. - Proficiency in preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations. - Solid understanding of financial variance analysis and cost monitoring. - Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital spending validation. - Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail. - Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights effectively. - Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .