Senior Accountant, Financial Operations and Reporting

JPW Industries • La Vergne, TN

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About The Position

At JPW Industries, we don’t just build products – we build careers. As a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty machines, shop tools, and equipment, our finance team plays a critical role in supporting informed decision making and long term growth. We are seeking a Senior Accountant who brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for building reliable, scalable financial processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required, with a master’s degree in Accounting a plus.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience, Big Four/regional public accounting experience is considered a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting theory in practice.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting tools to support data analysis and reporting.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in environments where processes may be evolving or not fully documented.

Responsibilities

• Own the end to end fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting process, including CapEx requests, capitalization, depreciation, and construction in progress.
• Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and investigate variances.
• Manage accounting for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including amortization schedules and reconciliations.
• Support goodwill impairment assessments through data preparation, analysis, and coordination with external valuation specialists.
• Own the sales tax exemption certificate process and serve as the primary point of contact for external sales tax service providers.
• Coordinate and support sales tax audits, including documentation and auditor inquiries.
• Manage intercompany accounting across global entities, including operational entities in Asia and non operational entities in Europe and Bermuda.
• Ensure accurate intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting required under debt agreements, including covenant calculations and compliance support.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate debt related reporting.
• Prepare and review month end financial reports and support the monthly and year end close process.
• Lead and support ad hoc projects, system implementations, process improvements, and special analyses as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees