Job Description

Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
📍 Bardstown, KY Area (Onsite)
💲 $85K–$100K + Benefits + 3 Weeks PTO
🏭 Global Manufacturing Company

About the Opportunity

gpac is seeking an Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant for a stable and growing global manufacturing company in the Bardstown, KY area.

This is a high-visibility accounting leadership role responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and overall financial performance within a manufacturing environment.

The company is seeking a hands-on accounting professional who can lead day-to-day accounting functions while partnering with leadership to support operational and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations including A/P, A/R, GL, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
• Support inventory and cost accounting functions within manufacturing operations
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, audits, taxes, and internal controls
• Analyze financial performance and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Supervise accounting staff and support process improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, and financial planning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA designation preferred
• Experience with ERP systems required; D365 experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Why This Role?

• Join a stable and growing international manufacturing company
• High-visibility role with leadership exposure
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and financial performance
• Strong long-term career growth potential
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO package

Compensation

Base salary ranges from $85K–$100K depending on experience, with an ideal target around $90K plus benefits and 3 weeks PTO.

Apply today for consideration to kylla.olsen@gogpac.com or you may call (515)671-2172

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.