Senior Accountant

Job Description:
Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This is a hands-on role supporting operational and financial activities in a manufacturing environment, including aspects of government contract accounting. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with the site Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and complete account reconciliations

• Complete ASC 606 checklists and ensure accurate revenue and COGS recognition

• Prepare detailed variance analysis to budget, prior quarter, and prior year

• Generate weekly reports on Sales & Margin, Working Capital, Unbilled Revenue, and Deferred Revenue

• Support the preparation of the annual budget and monthly rolling forecasts

• Maintain all aspects of the project accounting module

• Assist in developing expertise in Government Accounting by working alongside consultants

• Prepare monthly milestone and cost-plus invoices for government contracts

• Support quarterly forecasting and the annual calculation of government indirect rates

• Review engineering sales proposals, contract requirements, and cost templates

• Coordinate regular cycle counts and annual physical inventory; maintain inventory accuracy

• Complete tax packages, labor surveys, and insurance documentation

• Interface with internal and external advisors and auditors for compliance, including SOX

• Partner with site leadership to support operational decision-making and promote growth

• Provide SOX-related deliverables, including reconciliations, testing, and remediation

• Collaborate with corporate teams to support AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, and Order Management

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a publicly traded company

• Strong understanding of government accounting and contract compliance (preferred)

• Experience with over-time revenue recognition (ASC 606 strongly preferred)

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong understanding of project costing, financial forecasting, and process costing

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness

• Clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience with SOX compliance and reporting

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and financial reporting tools (e.g., HFM)

• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across departments
  
  
  
  

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