Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will take ownership of core accounting processes while partnering closely with plant operations and finance leadership. This role offers a strong mix of technical accounting, cost analysis, and cross functional collaboration in a stable manufacturing environment where accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued. You will have real visibility into how products are built, how costs move through the business, and how financial insights support better decision making, while continuing to grow your career in a supportive, team-oriented culture. This role will be onsite in Athens, GA. Relocation Assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Own key components of the month end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

Analyze manufacturing cost and inventory variances and translate data into clear insights for leadership and operations partners

Maintain and manage standard costing data, including leading annual cost roll activities and ongoing updates

Oversee inventory accounting activities, including physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and variance investigation

Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking

Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and proactively identify and resolve issues

Support budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting through thoughtful analysis and collaboration

Partner with procurement, operations, and plant teams to ensure costs are captured accurately and consistently

Play a key role in internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and streamline accounting workflows

Serve as a go to resource for accounting questions and provide guidance to junior team members as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting

Confidence working in Excel and ERP systems with the ability to analyze and interpret data

A detail-oriented mindset paired with the ability to see the bigger picture

Strong communication skills and comfort working cross functionally with non-finance partners

Nice to Have

CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure

Experience with Infor or similar manufacturing ERP systems

Hands on exposure to standard costing, inventory valuation, or fixed asset accounting

Experience working closely with plant or operational teams

Let's Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you're building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you'll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!

Job Locations

US-GA-Athens