Senior Accountant

Potter Global Technologies • Maryland Heights, MO

38d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships. Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications. If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health of the organization through accurate reporting, strong controls, and operational partnership. You’ll help drive core accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of general ledger activity, supporting the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and contributing to budgeting efforts. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will also assist with internal and external audit requirements, bringing a high level of analytical skill and attention to detail to everything you do. If you take pride in accuracy, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy contributing to sound financial operations that support meaningful business growth, this role could be a great fit for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with cost accounting practices and margin analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, reconciliation and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills to identify discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing accounting environment, preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger, including journal entries and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Supports internal requests, corporate accounting teams, auditors, and tax-related inquiries by providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Assists with the preparation and ongoing monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, audit findings, and compliance concerns.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of labor and overhead rates.
• Analyzes and reviews manufacturing costs and monitors gross margins.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned by leadership.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

What This Job Offers

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