Accounting Manager

Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) is a technology and manufacturing company specializing in advanced ultraviolet (UV) LED solutions. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, SETi operates in a global business environment and works closely with international affiliates and headquarters. We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support its U.S. operations. The company operates in a fast-paced, multinational environment with close collaboration between U.S. operations, international subsidiaries, and global headquarters. This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions while supporting financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within a global organization. Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position plays a key role in monthly and year-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, fixed assets, financial analysis, and intercompany accounting. A critical responsibility of this role is ensuring that intercompany transactions and balances are properly recorded, reconciled, and balanced across multiple legal entities. The Accounting Manager will work closely with domestic and international finance teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies. The successful candidate must be highly proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large financial datasets, complex reconciliations, and detailed accounting transactions. Key Responsibilities Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and general ledger transactions. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules. Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across multiple legal entities. Ensure intercompany receivables, payables, revenue, expenses, and other transactions are properly matched and balanced. Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies, unmatched transactions, and out-of-balance accounts. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved promptly. Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger. Prepare and analyze financial statements, account activity, budget-to-actual results, and financial variances. Utilize SAP for general ledger accounting, journal entries, financial reporting, account analysis, and reconciliations. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions to analyze financial data, reconcile large datasets, identify discrepancies, and prepare management reports. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests. Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and support compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Coordinate with international finance and accounting teams regarding reporting and intercompany matters. Provide financial analysis and reporting to management to support business decisions. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience. Strong corporate accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting experience. Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end close. Strong experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations, including identifying and resolving differences between entities. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF functions, data analysis, and large-data reconciliations. Strong knowledge of journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Experience with fixed asset accounting and reconciliations. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with domestic and international teams in a global, multicultural environment. Preferred Qualifications CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification. Experience in a manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, or multinational corporate environment. Experience working with international subsidiaries or global headquarters. Experience with inventory or cost accounting. Experience improving or automating accounting and reconciliation processes using SAP and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc