Senior Accountant

What's in it for you?

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

Summary Description:

The Senior Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting functions by managing accounts payable activities, assisting with month-end close, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role ensures timely processing of invoices and payments, performs account reconciliations, and supports financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies. The position works closely with the Sr. Accounting Manager and cross-functional finance teams to maintain strong internal controls and improve accounting processes.

Duties:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate accounting for assigned legal entities across multiple regions (U.S., Canada, Australia).
• Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger.
  
  

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing and payment execution.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Process supplier payments, including Single-Use Account payments where applicable.
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements and company credit card transactions.
• Track supplier credits and inventory-related invoices.
  
  

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Assist with external audits and preparation of schedules for financial statement and 401(k) audits.
• Support 1099 tracking and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control procedures.
• Assist with developing and updating accounting policies and procedures.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset records and support fixed asset budgeting requests.
• Participate in treasury-related activities such as cash forecasting and cash account reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry or public accounting experience preferred.
  
  

Skills & Systems

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with general ledger management and account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred).
• Familiarity with SAP Concur or similar expense management systems.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, especially during month-end close.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive process improvements.
  
  

Company Values:

Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate Openly & Appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
  
  

Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!