Senior Accountant

Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting cost analysis efforts within a production-focused environment. This position requires strong technical accounting skills paired with an understanding of cost structures and inventory processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-team setting.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain, track, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare year-end financial documentation for tax filings and external accounting partners.
• Complete and file monthly sales tax reports.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Control

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Analyze production variances, material usage, labor efficiency, and related cost drivers.
• Provide cost and margin analysis to support pricing and strategic decision-making.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and oversee periodic physical inventory counts.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support capital expenditure analysis, including ROI evaluations.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, controls, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with audits and collaborate with external auditors or consultants as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Operational Support

• Partner with production, procurement, and operations teams to optimize costs and inventory levels.
• Support enhancements or implementations of ERP and accounting systems.
• Provide financial insights to aid operational planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software (e.g., D365 or similar systems).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and cost modeling.
• Exceptional accuracy, organizational skills, and analytical capabilities.

Preferred:

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with ERP/accounting system implementation or optimization.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or job costing methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and hands-on, with the ability to work independently within a small team.
• Strong communicator capable of clearly conveying financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and committed to process improvement.
• Professional, dependable, and dedicated to ongoing learning and development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability coverage, and retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and evolving organization.