Senior Manufacturing Accountant - RedGuard

Lange • Wichita, KS

4d

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Accountant applies critical thinking to strengthen the company’s financial position through advanced margin and cost analysis, risk controls, account reconciliations, audit and tax support, project accounting, and maintaining the integrity of inventory and fixed assets in compliance with GAAP. The role independently designs and deploys financial models, dashboards, and automated reports using ERP systems to turn complex data into strategic insights. It partners with finance, operations, supply chain, and sales and supports accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, attention to detail, and safety.

The position also mentors other accountants and serves as a subject matter expert for audit and tax requests. It is a sedentary, office-like role involving frequent computer work and close visual acuity. The job requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR export controls; selected non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• At least 5 years of specific job experience and/or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
• Proven leadership in ERP systems, general ledger interfaces, and report development.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting in a manufacturing environment and project cost tracking.
• Experience compiling and analyzing large datasets and producing managerial reports.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business-analytics tools and best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Track record of elevating finance functions through actionable insights and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform trend, variance, and margin analyses, and recommend process and cost-control improvements across projects, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Develop and maintain ERP-based reporting solutions, Power BI dashboards, and automated data pipelines.
• Compile and analyze financial data, prepare and record complex journal entries, and ensure account reconciliations are complete and GAAP-compliant.
• Manage inventory and fixed-asset controls, including inventory turns, obsolescence trends, and asset lifecycle events, and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely closure of work tickets and accurate ERP recording of project costs, inventory transactions, and asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Respond to audit and tax requests, produce supporting documentation, and assist with cross-functional compliance activities.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and project teams on cost tracking, inventory valuation, overhead application, and asset integrity.
• Mentor and develop other accountants.
• Demonstrate and enforce safety and security procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays and one floating holiday of the employee’s choice
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Teladoc services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Pet insurance options
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement program
• Gym membership reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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