Sr. Accountant

About the Company

ERMCO Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO supports grid modernization and energy transition through vertically integrated operations, a customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will take ownership of core accounting processes while partnering closely with plant operations and finance leadership. This role offers a strong mix of technical accounting, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a stable manufacturing environment where accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued. You will have visibility into product manufacturing, cost dynamics, and financial insights that drive better decision-making. This is an onsite role in Athens, GA, with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the month-end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Analyze manufacturing cost and inventory variances and translate data into clear insights for leadership and operations partners
• Maintain and manage standard costing data, including leading annual cost roll activities and ongoing updates
• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and variance investigation
• Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting through thoughtful analysis and collaboration
• Partner with procurement, operations, and plant teams to ensure costs are captured accurately and consistently
• Play a key role in internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and streamline accounting workflows
• Serve as a go-to resource for accounting questions and provide guidance to junior team members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting
• Confidence working in Excel and ERP systems with the ability to analyze and interpret data
• A detail-oriented mindset paired with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance partners

Nice to Have

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure
• Experience with Infor or similar manufacturing ERP systems
• Hands-on exposure to standard costing, inventory valuation, or fixed asset accounting
• Experience working closely with plant or operational teams

Location

Athens, GA (onsite role with relocation assistance available)