Senior Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a Senior Accountant who will serve as a key business partner to both finance and operations. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to own inventory accounting, cost analysis, reporting, and manufacturing performance metrics.ResponsibilitiesMaintain inventory costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost systemsAnalyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, and purchase price variancesPrepare inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activitiesCoordinate cycle counts and physical inventory programs while ensuring accurate inventory controlsDevelop and maintain bills of materials, labor rates, overhead rates, and product costing structuresSupport budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processesPrepare KPI reporting and deliver actionable analysis to plant and finance leadershipReview daily inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies and cost variancesPartner with production, engineering, purchasing, warehouse, and leadership teams to improve inventory management and profitabilityAssist with continuous improvement initiatives related to costing, reporting, and operational performanceSupport ERP system maintenance, testing, and reporting enhancementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field3+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysisStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory controls, and production processesAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience working within ERP systemsStrong financial analysis, reporting, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and respond to reporting requests from senior leadersStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departmentsCompensation & Benefits$80,000-$95,000 salaryComprehensive benefits packageGenerous PTOStrong work-life balance and employee-focused cultureHigh visibility with leadership and long-term growth potentialStable organization with excellent employee tenure and advancement opportunities