The Senior Accountant will support multi-entity financial close, GAAP-compliant reporting, cash and banking accounting, payroll journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, consolidations, and external audits. The role will also maintain Paycom GL mapping, reconcile data across ERP systems, prepare audit schedules, and drive automation, standardization, system implementation, and reporting improvements in a complex manufacturing environment.
About Forte Opening Solutions
Forte Opening Solutions is a leading provider of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and specialty building products with a coast-to-coast footprint. As a vertically integrated organization with over $300 million in annual revenue, we operate across manufacturing and distribution, delivering comprehensive opening solutions to customers nationwide.
We are continuing to grow and modernize our finance organization to support our expanding operations and multi-system environment.
Position Summary
Forte is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting across multiple entities and ERP systems.
This position will focus on critical accounting functions including cash and banking, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and audit coordination, while also supporting consolidation processes and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple business units and systems
- Review staff journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance
- Assist in preparation of consolidated financial reporting
Cash & Banking
- Oversee daily and monthly cash accounting functions, including reconciliations and cash position reporting
- Maintain strong internal controls over cash and banking activities
- Support banking relationships and related reporting requirements
Payroll Accounting
- Manage payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
- Administer and maintain GL mapping within Paycom, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements
Intercompany Accounting
- Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions across multiple operating entities
- Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of intercompany variances
Audit & Compliance
- Serve as a key contact for external auditors, leading audit coordination and support activities
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Ensure timely completion of audit requests and assist in addressing findings
Systems & Process Improvement
- Navigate and reconcile data across multiple ERP systems
- Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvements
- Support ongoing system implementations, integrations, and reporting enhancements
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Proven ability to support or lead external audit processes
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred:
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, D365, or similar ERP platforms
- Experience with OneStream or other consolidation/reporting tools
- Experience with Paycom, including GL mapping configuration and reporting
- Background in a vertically integrated or operationally complex company
- Experience with creating and maintaining Power Query enabled Excel Files.
- CPA or CPA-eligible
What Makes You Successful at Forte
- Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
- Ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalability
- Comfortable working in a multi-system, evolving organization
Why Forte
- Join a growing, industry-leading organization with national reach
- Work in a role with broad exposure across finance, operations, and leadership
- Be part of a team focused on modernization, process improvement, and scalable growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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