Senior Accountant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Cost System Setup & Maintenance – 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 – Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately; prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements.
• Inventory & Cost Analysis – 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 – Generate financial reports and present variance analysis; perform account reconciliations and profit analysis.
• Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring – Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets; advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements.
• Audit & Compliance – Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports; support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley; assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects.

Requirements

• 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.