Sr. Staff Accountant

Hunter Recruitment Advisors • Elgin, SC

3d • $80 - $120 • Onsite

About The Position

AMBAC International Corporation is hiring a Staff Accountant for its employee-owned precision manufacturing company in Elgin, South Carolina. The company makes precision fuel injection systems for heavy-duty diesel engines and uses an open-book Great Game of Business approach with shared financial scoreboards.

This is a Controller-track position in a government contracting environment. Initially, the accountant will own core accounting activities alongside and under the mentorship of the current Controller. The role is expected to grow to include leading and teaching financial matters to others, managing budgeting and forecasting, supervising junior accounting staff, and ultimately assuming Controller responsibilities. The position reports initially to the Controller, with a direct line to the President as the employee develops into the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong grasp of GAAP and general ledger management.
• Comfort with ERP systems.
• Excel proficiency beyond basic formulas.
• Audit or compliance-focused experience.
• Accuracy and efficiency, with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Defense, aerospace, or government contracting experience.
• Familiarity with OEM and/or FAR and CAS operations.
• Experience in job shop, contract manufacturing, or mixed-revenue environments.
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory valuation, or standard costing.
• Familiarity with Great Game of Business or open-book management.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations.
• Handle inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal, external, and DCAA audits.
• Prepare financial reports and partner on variance analysis.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls.
• Translate shop-floor activity into financial insight for the operations team.
• Contribute to Great Game of Business huddles, including scoreboards, forecasts, and communicating the weekly story told by the numbers.
• As the role develops, lead budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Develop and refine financial scoreboards for the Great Game of Business system.
• Document accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
• Supervise and develop junior accounting staff.
• Progress toward full Controller responsibility, including financial oversight, strategic analysis, and direct reporting to the President.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Continuing education support.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; the range is shared in the first conversation.

What This Job Offers

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