Senior Accountant

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Staff Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.

What you will do

Cost System Setup & Maintenance These tasks ensure the foundational accuracy of cost data:

• Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups
• Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements Transactional Recording & Accuracy These responsibilities involve daily/weekly/monthly entries and data integrity: Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately
• Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements Inventory & Cost Analysis These tasks focus on inventory control and cost evaluation: Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries
• Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs
• Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis These responsibilities support performance tracking and reporting: Generate financial reports and present variance analysis
• Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring These tasks support decision-making and budget alignment: Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets
• Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements Audit & Compliance These responsibilities ensure regulatory and internal control compliance: Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports
• Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley
• Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum
• 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.

The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality #LI-JT1