Let’s color the world!
We are GNT, an ambitious and innovative family-run business with a colorful character! With our EXBERRY® brand, we are the market leader in the field of Coloring Foods. Our colorings are 100% natural and are made from fruits, vegetables, and plants.
We are world champions when it comes to utilizing the bounty of nature and strive to continuously innovate and improve natural color ingredients for the consumer. By carefully preserving all of nature’s beauty and goodness, we are able to offer our clients the highest quality and most reliable products. This is what continues to motivate us every day!
The most important ingredients for GNT’s success are our employees and the cooperation that exists between them. We believe in teamwork, and we are there for one another, our clients, our suppliers and our partners. That is what makes us GNT.
Due to the growth of GNT we are seeking a
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing and supporting core accounting functions with an emphasis on manufacturing cost analysis. This position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, maintaining inventory valuation, analyzing production costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support decision-making, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
The role:
- Work closely with the Controller and Director of Finance to handle core accounting processes and support strategic financial planning.
- Monitor and record manufacturing-related costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
- Maintain accurate inventory valuation and perform periodic reconciliations to ensure inventory integrity.
- Prepare profitability analyses by product, customer, or business unit to support business strategy and pricing decisions.
- Support general ledger accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, and maintain proper coding and documentation in the ERP system.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including one-time and recurring entries related to inventory, standard costs and adjustments to other accounts.
- Participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, including the preparation of required schedules and reconciliations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate cost and financial documentation.
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls related to inventory, costing, and financial accuracy.
- Work within the ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics BC 14) to manage accounting data, perform reconciliations, and generate reports.
- Participate in cross-functional projects focused on financial planning, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other accounting duties and assignments as needed to support overall business objectives.
Additional responsibilities:
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
- Complete all assigned safety training in a timely manner.
- Stay current with all required training and ensure timely completion.
- Follow the Company’s established processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality guidelines.
- Maintain a collaborative team mindset while actively supporting GNT’s Food Safety culture.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensure your clothing is neat at all times, and support colleagues in adhering to hygiene standards.
About you, as our ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus, but not required
- 5-8 years of progressive general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on financial accuracy
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics BC, SAP, Oracle)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data clearly
- Self-motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and across departments
What do we find important?
The GNT values are the basis of our daily activities. That’s why we think it’s important that we fit together. GNT employs people who are enterprising and take responsibility. Customer and service orientation is of course paramount! We always take that extra step to offer our external and internal customers the best service. In addition, we do everything as sustainably as possible. We are open and honest with each other and bring out the best in each other.
What do we offer you?
GNT wishes to retain the current harmonious working environment and therefore welcome team players with a positive outlook and promising future perspective. In return for all your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive package of benefits. We offer unlimited access to online training courses so that you can continue to work on your personal development. Sustainability is very important to us. That is why we – as part of our terms of employment – compensate for the carbon footprint of all our employees.
We color the world, do you?
If you believe you satisfy our desired profile and would be interested in applying for this position, please contact us in writing including your resume, as well as your cover letter, salary expectations and earliest possible start date to: [email protected]. You will soon find out if you will be invited for an introductory meeting (in Dallas, NC or online).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Of course, we handle your personal data with care. All applications will be treated equally.