Senior Accountant

About the Role

The Senior Accountant ensures accurate material, labor, and overhead standards for costing purposes, supports month-end and year-end close processes, monitors general ledger transactions, and prepares management reports. This role collaborates with multiple departments and Chief divisions, oversees capital expenditure transactions, and requires a detail-oriented, critical-thinking self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Update material cost standards and monitor labor and overhead rates to provide timely, accurate cost accounting reports for management decision-making.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate fixed assets lists, conduct annual audits, and manage CIP projects.
• Prepare multiple key performance indicator reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Conduct variance analysis of actual versus budgeted expenses and provide explanations for discrepancies.
• Provide regular financial analysis, including profitability and cost analysis, to management.
• Handle special costing projects and analyze operational results to meet management informational needs.
• Assist the Controller with month and year-end close procedures and financial report completion.
• Review and analyze manufacturing expenses to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with costing models, internal process audits, and process improvement projects.
• Support the Annual Operating Budget, budget reports, and annual audit, including preparing audit work papers.
• Initiate efficient and accurate methods for Chief Agri accounting processes.
• Monitor and correct posting transactions in the ERP system.
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (preferred).
• CPA, CGMA, or CMA certification (preferred).

About the Company

Chief Industries, Inc. began as a small construction company in 1954 and has grown into a highly diverse company known for manufacturing quality products and exceptional customer service. With over 1,400 employees, Chief Industries produces a wide variety of products used globally. Chief Agri, a brand of Chief Industries, originated in 1961 and offers aeration and material handling products to help grain producers minimize storage costs and maximize commodity value. Known for durable, innovative designs, Chief’s grain conditioning, handling, and storage systems are sold worldwide.