Senior Accountant

About the role

Laird R&F Products is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant / General Ledger Accountant to support the company's manufacturing operations through accurate financial reporting, cost accounting, and general ledger management.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly general ledger closing activities and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain standard costs for inventory items and support ongoing cost accounting activities.
• Lead the annual inventory standard cost revaluation process.
• Prepare quarterly obsolete inventory analyses and related accounting entries.
• Analyze and capitalize manufacturing variances as required.
• Conduct financial analyses and provide accurate reporting to support operational and business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both general ledger and cost accounting responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience in a standard cost manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the creation and use of pivot tables.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and solve accounting issues independently.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of Department of Defense contracts.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within Aerospace and Defense manufacturing organizations.
• Experience with QAD ERP systems.
• Experience with Sage Fixed Assets software.
• Prior experience supporting inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Experience leading process improvements and recommending enhancements to accounting procedures and controls.

Professional Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in accounting and finance disciplines with the ability to work independently on complex assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgment.
• Able to interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures while recommending improvements.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across functional teams and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial performance and reporting accuracy of a growing manufacturing organization supporting critical defense-related programs. Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process. The Pay range for this role is $82,600.00 - $129,800.00 Annual How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.