Senior Accountant
About The Position
Looking for a role where you'll do more than just close the books? We're seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a highly visible accounting team supporting a stable manufacturing and government contracting organization. This position offers broad exposure across general ledger accounting, fixed assets, inventory, audit support, and financial reporting, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and meaningful impact. If you're the type of accountant who likes rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and operating with a high degree of autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong ownership of month-end close activities
- Experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
- Fixed asset accounting experience
- ERP system experience
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUP functions, and data analysis
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing accounting experience
- Government contracting accounting experience
- Inventory accounting experience
- Cost accounting experience
- Audit support experience
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
- Experience supporting incurred cost submissions
- Sales and use tax experience
- Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP experience
Responsibilities
- Own key components of the month-end close process in a fast-paced four-day close environment
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other month-end accounting transactions
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reporting
- Support inventory accounting activities and help ensure accurate financial reporting
- Analyze financial data and explain accounting results to internal stakeholders and auditors
- Assist with audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation
- Prepare financial schedules and contribute to financial statement preparation
- Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel tools to support reporting and analysis
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Partner with accounting leadership in a lean environment where every team member plays a critical role
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- Flexible work hours outside of close periods
- Long-term opportunity with strong growth potential
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
