Senior Cost Accountant

Job Opportunity: Senior Cost Accountant

Summary

This position provides comprehensive finance and accounting support in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include hands-on cost accounting, general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting, and fixed asset management. The role is critical in partnering with site leadership to deliver valuable financial insights and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain entries in the general ledger.
  
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements.
  
• Manage fixed asset transactions, depreciation, and capital equipment budgets.
  
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations.
  
• Prepare bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
  
• Lead or contribute to the preparation of forecasts, sales revenue, cost reports, and departmental budgets.
  
• Conduct quarterly SOX compliance audits.
  
• Provide financial analysis, recommend solutions, and contribute to strategic financial planning.
  
• Serve as a mentor for junior team members and function as a backup in the absence of finance management.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience).
  
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Expertise in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and fixed asset management.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  
• Direct experience in manufacturing processes, preferably electronics or PCB.
  

Nice-to-Have:

• CPA certification.
  
• Knowledge of SOX compliance.
  

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Proactive and independent, with a strong ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
  
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
• High attention to detail and effective organization and prioritization skills.
  
• Proven ability to mentor others and lead complex financial analyses.
  

Additional Information

• The role is part of a small, collaborative team.
  
• Hands-on and visible position requiring a U.S. citizen for ITAR compliance.
  
• Minimal travel may be required.
  

Benefits