Senior Accountant - Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-06-07
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
Position Summary
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of core accounting processes in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs.
This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a disciplined monthly close, and ensuring consistency in how established accounting processes are executed. The position includes exposure to inventory and cost accounting, along with compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
, Cost Accounting Standards
, and Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements.
This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes ownership, follows through, and resolves issues rather than working around them.
Key Responsibilities- Own general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Support a structured monthly close with a 4-business-day target
- Ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies
- Support inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
- Analyze manufacturing costs and variances (labor, material, overhead)
- Assist with cost allocations across production and programs
- Prepare financial reports and support GAAP-compliant statements
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external audits
Success in this role requires someone who will:
- Ensure accounting processes are consistently followed
- Identify and resolve issues rather than deferring them
- Bring accountability and attention to detail to daily work
Required
- 4–6 years of accounting experience with general ledger responsibility
- Experience with month‑end close
- Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
- Solid Excel skills
Preferred
- Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience
- Cost accounting exposure (standard or job costing)
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems
- Familiarity with government contracting environments, including Defense Contract Audit Agency or Cost Accounting Standards
Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR/EAR. Employment verified via E‑Verify.
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