Senior Accountant

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering • Pinellas Park, FL

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About The Position

The Opportunity Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Inc. is seeking a sharp, detail driven Senior Accountant to guide our financial operations with confidence and precision. In this role, you will own day to day financial activity, ensure accuracy across the general ledger, and support leadership with clear, reliable reporting. You will play a key role in monthly closes, audits, forecasting, and compliance while supporting the financial backbone of our engineering and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Three or more years of professional accounting experience, including financial reporting and general ledger oversight
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience training or leading accounting staff
• Proficiency with accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• AA, AS, or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage the general ledger, including monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations
• Perform daily financial entries, reconciliations, and transaction verification
• Prepare journal entries, record payments, and assist with bank reconciliations
• Generate reports, KPIs, and financial analysis using COGNOS and Excel
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with external auditors and government personnel during audits and regulatory reviews
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support tax planning activities
• Document and maintain financial procedures and policies
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff

Benefits

• Meaningful work supporting mission critical products relied on by the U.S. military, aerospace, and global industries
• Leadership that values accountability and ownership
• A 4-day work week most weeks
• A culture guided by CME's five Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers – Protects CME.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level