["Senior Accountant","Senior Accountant"]

Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting to ensure accurate financial reporting, support operational accounting activities, and maintain strong internal controls within a manufacturing or process-driven environment. This role partners closely with operations leadership to analyze costs, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Perform variance analysis on production costs, labor, inventory, and operational expenses
• Support cost accounting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset reconciliations
• Partner with operations teams to analyze cost drivers and efficiency metrics
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Support external audits and compliance requirements
• Assist with inventory valuation and tracking processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, agribusiness, or process industry experience
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting exposure
• Familiarity with commodity-based accounting and operational reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance teams
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset