Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients accounting and finance team. This position will be responsible for general accounting functions, financial reporting, cost analysis, inventory accounting, and providing financial insights that support operational and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
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• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
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• Manage and analyze cost accounting activities, including product, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs.
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• Analyze standard costs versus actual costs and investigate variances.
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• Prepare detailed cost variance, profitability, and expense analyses.
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
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• Maintain and analyze inventory accounts and perform inventory reconciliations.
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• Support the development and maintenance of standard costs and costing models.
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• Analyze manufacturing overhead and allocation methodologies.
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• Prepare financial reports and provide insights to management regarding cost trends and operational performance.
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• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
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• Assist with internal and external audits.
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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
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• Partner with operations, purchasing, supply chain, and finance teams to understand cost drivers and improve financial performance.
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• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable GAAP requirements.
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• Perform ad hoc financial and accounting analysis as needed.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting.
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• Advanced Excel skills
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