Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Duffield, Virginia. This role will oversee essential close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and provide insight into production-related costs and performance trends. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work confidently with enterprise systems and detailed financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and year-end closing activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.

• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including standard costing structures and bill of materials, to support accurate inventory and product costing.

• Monitor fixed assets and lease-related accounting records, ensuring compliance with company policy and applicable standards.

• Review financial results and investigate cost and operational variances to highlight risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

• Partner with operational and finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and provide meaningful analysis for decision-making.

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Excel to manage financial data, reporting, and account analysis effectively.

The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Tri-Cities/Virginia or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.
• Proficiency in account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement support activities.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, standard cost accounting, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Experience managing fixed asset accounting and lease accounting responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of D365 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and identify financial variances.