Senior Accountant Job Knoxville area,Tennessee USA,Accounting

At SSW Advanced Technologies, we believe in "The People and Expertise Behind Your Perfect Products." We're looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a manufacturing environment and wants to make a direct impact on plant performance and financial accuracy.

If you enjoy partnering with operations, diving into cost analysis, and owning plant-level financials, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Prepare and post journal entries for production, labor, overhead, and inventory
Analyze manufacturing costs and explain variances vs. standard/budget
Support month-end and year-end close activities
Partner with plant leadership to improve financial visibility

Inventory & Production

Maintain accurate inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes
Investigate discrepancies and manage reserves/obsolescence
Collaborate with operations to validate production reporting
Review invoices, manage accruals, and reconcile accounts
Ensure accurate and timely processing of plant-related transactions
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders
Work within AS/400 (IBM i); SAP transition planned for 2026
Deliver P&L analysis, cost reporting, and variance insights
Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit standards
Drive process improvements and system enhancements
Hybrid role: 2–3 days/week onsite at our manufacturing facility in Newport, TN
Open to candidates located in the Knoxville, TN area
Up to 25% travel to support operations and inventory activities

What You Bring - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience (required)
Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and plant operations
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (AS/400 and/or SAP preferred)
Strong analytical and communication skills
High attention to detail and accountability

Preferred

Standard costing and variance analysis expertise
Experience supporting manufacturing plants
CPA or CMA (or in progress)
Direct impact on operations and plant performance
Collaborative, fast-paced, and improvement-driven culture
Exposure to ERP transformation (SAP implementation)
Work alongside leaders in manufacturing excellence

Ready to build better?

Apply today and help drive smarter manufacturing decisions.

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