Senior Accountant
Company: Milton s Distributing Co Inc
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a Senior Accountant , you
play a critical role in safeguarding the financial relationship and
profitability of the organization by consistently collecting and
monitoring costs against established models. Your responsibilities
include managing the month-end close process, handling accruals,
and managing a reconciliation process to guarantee completeness and
accuracy. You are also tasked with posting journal entries to the
ERP system, generating financial reports, and verifying that all
costs and company allocations are properly captured and applied.
Additionally, you establish and monitor internal controls to ensure
timely and accurate accounting of cost components, support external
audits, and conduct monthly inventory reconciliations to confirm
the accuracy of inventory quantities and values, all of which
contribute to the integrity of inputs into the balance sheet.
Success of this role will be measured by (include job-specific KPIs
that are non-financial, i.e. inventory turns, fill rate):
Timeliness of Month-End Close : The average number of days required
to complete month-end close activities, including accruals and
journal entries, reflecting efficiency and process control. Cost
Capture and Allocation Accuracy : The proportion of costs
appropriately captured and allocated to the correct company and
process, demonstrating precision in financial reporting and
internal controls. Essential Functions: Safeguard the financial
relationship with key partners and ensure ongoing profitability by
proactively monitoring all financial activities and outcomes.
Collect, track, and analyze costs, ensuring alignment with the
company’s proposed financial model and timely identification of
variances. Manage month-end close processes, including preparation
of accruals, interaction with internal teams, customers, and
external vendors, and recording of inventory-related expenses
regardless of invoice timing. Ensure the accuracy and completeness
of financial reconciliations, maintaining high standards for data
integrity and reporting. Post journal entries accurately in the ERP
system and generate timely financial reports for management review.
Ensure all costs are properly captured, and company allocations are
correctly applied to applicable customers, maintaining transparency
and accountability throughout the process. Establish, document, and
monitor internal controls to uphold the timeliness and accuracy of
all cost components within the organization. Lead and support
external audit processes related to the program, ensuring
compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide accurate inputs for balance sheet reporting, particularly
related to inventory valuation and other key financial assets.
Develop and deliver Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to
measure and communicate financial performance and operational
effectiveness. Facilitate governance and internal cost reviews,
including analysis of budget variations, to support informed
decision-making and financial stewardship. Skills and
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is
required. 8 years experience in General Accounting is required
Demonstrated experience with inventory is a requirement. Exposure
to beverage alcohol is preferred CPA preferred Technical
proficiency with US GAAP is a requirement. Advanced use of MS
Office products Proficiency with accounting software / ERP. MS
Business Central preferred Excellent organizational, problem
solving, project management, and communication skills are essential
to effective play a role working cross-functionally with most
critical business functions (Treasury, FP&A, Operations, etc).
Possess a blend of strategic and tactical.
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