Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant partners closely with the Controller and accounting team to strengthen the organization’s accounting function into a collaborative, efficient, and forward‑looking operation. This role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to management and supporting project‑based decision‑making. The position is particularly critical in a fast‑paced environment requiring disciplined execution of account reconciliations, an accelerated and accurate close process, rigorous budget‑to‑actual variance analysis, and a strong focus on driving automation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

• Prepare month‑end journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations
• Own accurate, timely, and accelerated month‑end close process within compressed reporting
• Generate and distribute monthly departmental financial statements and reporting packages
• Manage intercompany accounting, including reconciliations of balances and debt accounts
• Lead preparation of consolidated budgets and support the overall financial planning process
• Analyze financial data reporting on assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and tax obligations
• Evaluate trends in costs, revenues, and financial commitments to support forecasting and strategic planning
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and readiness
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy
• Maintain accounting records related to fixed assets and asset management
• Develop and maintain financial reports tailored to management needs
• Crosstrain and provide backup support across accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, cost reporting, multi‑state sales tax filings, inventory control, and ERP system maintenance
• Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to streamline workflows, strengthen data integrity, and improve reporting timeliness
• Support working capital optimization initiatives, including AR/AP processes, inventory management, and expense controls
• Ensure strong internal controls are established, maintained, and properly documented

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA a plus
• 4+ years’ experience in manufacturing, construction, or other job‑costing industry
• Experience with ERP systems, generating and analyzing financial statements, reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Hands‑on approach with a high degree of personal initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience improving close processes and driving automation or system enhancements
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment