Senior Accountant

Job Description We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Senior Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis. Job Description We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Senior Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis. Key Responsibilities Cost System Setup & Maintenance These Tasks Ensure The Foundational Accuracy Of Cost Data Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements Transactional Recording & Accuracy These Responsibilities Involve Daily/weekly/monthly Entries And Data Integrity Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements Inventory & Cost Analysis These Tasks Focus On Inventory Control And Cost Evaluation Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis These Responsibilities Support Performance Tracking And Reporting Generate financial reports and present variance analysis Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring These Tasks Support Decision-making And Budget Alignment Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements Audit & Compliance These Responsibilities Ensure Regulatory And Internal Control Compliance Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred) Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality #J-18808-Ljbffr