Senior Staff Accountant

ELMET TECHNOLOGIES LLC • Lewiston, ME

34d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Elmet Technologies is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its Finance team at its Lewiston, Maine facility. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, this role supports the accuracy and integrity of monthly and annual financial results for a growing manufacturing business. The position covers general ledger activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax filings, fixed assets, capital project tracking, budgeting, audit preparation, and financial analysis. The accountant will investigate discrepancies, understand their causes, and help resolve them while supporting accurate, timely, and compliant reporting under GAAP and other applicable standards.

The role works with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners, supports financial operations across the organization, and contributes to process improvements and stronger financial accountability. Work is primarily computer-based accounting and analytical work, with communication across the organization and possible time in or around manufacturing areas, where noise levels, temperatures, and dust may vary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of general ledger, corporate accounting, or public accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and account reconciliation preparation.
• Comprehensive understanding of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on developing processes that improve accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• A proactive approach to investigating financial issues and resolving discrepancies.
• High level of integrity and commitment to financial accuracy and confidentiality.
• Applicants must be eligible to access controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws if access is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• SEC reporting or SOX experience.
• ASC 606 Revenue Recognition experience.
• ASC 842 Lease Accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience, particularly auditing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review monthly journal entries for company locations.
• Prepare account reconciliations and review reconciliations completed by other accounting team members.
• Ensure reconciliations are complete, accurate, and ready for review and approval.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for review by the Senior Manager of Accounting.
• Analyze financial results and report on the major drivers behind variances.
• Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare personal property, sales, and use tax returns.
• Maintain the fixed asset system and associated depreciation schedules.
• Track capital projects in process and regularly report on their status.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Support management in strengthening financial accountability throughout the organization.
• Provide support for the annual planning and budgeting process.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to help answer business questions and support decision-making.
• Support the Senior Manager of Accounting with additional accounting initiatives, projects, and priorities as needed.
• Help identify issues before they become larger problems and improve accounting processes and controls where opportunities exist.
• Provide accurate fixed asset and capital project information and help leaders understand the financial impact of business decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day One.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and internal growth opportunities.
• A visible role supporting financial operations across the organization.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations, capital investments, budgeting, financial reporting, and business planning.
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes and strengthen financial accountability throughout the business.
• Ability to work directly with accounting leadership and cross-functional business partners.

What This Job Offers

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