Sr. Accountant

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger through detailed account analysis, reconciliations, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations while monitoring transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Support manufacturing accounting by evaluating product costs, maintaining standard costing data, and reviewing cost-related trends.
• Analyze variances between actual and expected results and provide clear explanations to management.
• Oversee fixed asset and lease accounting processes, including record maintenance, depreciation, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review bill of materials information and confirm accurate cost structures within the system.
• Prepare financial reports and analytical summaries that help leadership assess performance and operational results.
• Utilize D365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage accounting data, improve reporting, and support process efficiency.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with cost accounting concepts, including standard costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and financial variance review.
• Proficiency with D365 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret bill of materials data and apply it to inventory or cost accounting processes.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Tri-Cities/Virginia or surrounding areas.

Skills

Proficiency with D365 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.