Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial reporting activities and support operational decision-making. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate books, interpreting manufacturing performance, and delivering timely insight to finance and business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a solid grasp of close processes, and the ability to translate detailed financial data into meaningful recommendations.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule in alignment with U.S. accounting standards and company policies.

- Create and assess journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records.

- Manage general ledger activity and validate balance sheet accounts to support complete and accurate reporting.

- Produce financial statements, internal management reporting, and analytical summaries for accounting and operational leadership.

- Work closely with plant and operations leaders to review results, explain cost movements, and highlight opportunities to strengthen performance.

- Support manufacturing finance activities such as product costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and review of production-related variances.

- Evaluate material, labor, overhead, spending, and volume trends to identify operational drivers and provide insight into business performance.

- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, and monthly comparisons of actual results against financial targets.

- Assist with inventory-related controls, including physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analysis, and audit readiness.

- Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and JD Edwards to analyze data, improve reporting quality, and deliver ad hoc financial insight for business decisions. Requirements - Proven experience managing month-end close activities within an accounting environment.

- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

- Experience supporting financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and management reporting.

- Familiarity with manufacturing accounting concepts, including inventory, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort using reporting or ERP platforms such as Power BI and JD Edwards.

- Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders and communicate financial information clearly.

- Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical skills and a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

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