Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering • Pinellas Park, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of core accounting processes in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a disciplined monthly close, and ensuring consistency in how established accounting processes are executed. The position includes exposure to inventory and cost accounting, along with compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, follows through, and resolves issues rather than working around them.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of accounting experience with general ledger responsibility
• Experience with month-end close
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Solid Excel skills
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR/EAR
• Employment verified via E-Verify

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience
• Cost accounting exposure (standard or job costing)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with government contracting environments, including Defense Contract Audit Agency or Cost Accounting Standards

Responsibilities

• Own general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Support a structured monthly close with a 4-business-day target
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies
• Support inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances (labor, material, overhead)
• Assist with cost allocations across production and programs
• Prepare financial reports and support GAAP-compliant statements
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external audits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees