Senior Accountant

• Own and execute month-end general ledger close activities, including comprehensive journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and balance sheet/income statement validation
• Maintain deep working knowledge of accrual accounting principles and ensure all transactions are recorded under U.S. GAAP, with particular attention to revenue recognition, expense accruals, and period cutoffs
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements to ensure accurate transaction recording and proper GAAP application across all operational entities
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations (balance sheet and income statement accounts) to identify variances, document conclusions, and support management and external audit
• Develop variance analysis and monthly results packages for Plant and Senior Management; provide clear, meaningful explanations of actual vs. budget/prior-year performance
• Build and maintain cost accounting documentation; analyze cost variances to budget and prior year, identifying improvement opportunities and cost reduction levers
• Collaborate with Plant Management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate operational savings through financial analysis
• Design and document GL processes, accounting policies, and system controls; recommend enhancements to strengthen financial reporting
• Execute ad hoc financial analysis and operational metrics analysis to support business requirements and strategic decision-making
• Support accounting systems optimization, including ERP configurations, GL account structure design, and transaction controls

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA highly valued
• 3-5 years of hands-on general ledger accounting and financial close experience in a manufacturing or complex multi-entity environment
• Advanced expertise in U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and consolidated financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with GL and accounting software
• Proven ability to manage tight month-end and quarter-end close timelines with multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team; comfort with accountability and ownership of results

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