Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records, supporting month-end close activities, preparing financial reports, and performing cost accounting analysis. This role ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies while providing financial insight that supports operational decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and experience working in a manufacturing or cost-driven environment.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure appropriate documentation and internal controls.
• Perform product cost analysis, standard cost updates, and cost variance reporting (material, labor, overhead).
• Lead inventory accounting, including reconciliations, cycle counts, and costing adjustments.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to analyze production efficiency, waste, overhead absorption, and cost drivers.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, providing cost and margin analysis as needed.
• Prepare internal management reports and financial dashboards for leadership review.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and assist with compliance activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 1 to 2 years in cost or manufacturing accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems. Experience with Syspro a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret financial results.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and inventory control.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive change.