Senior Accountant – Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily accounting operations for complex manufacturing clients with minimal oversight from the Controller and CFO.

• Oversee standard costing systems, which includes managing BOM and developing overhead rates.

• Prepare and analyze monthly variances related to material, labor, and overhead costs.

• Manage and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

• Lead month-end COGS reviews, encompassing absorption adjustments and inventory reserve analysis.

• Provide assistance with monthly financial statements, product line profitability, and gross margin assessments.

• Identify and independently resolve intricate cost accounting discrepancies.

• Mentor Accountants informally on the principles and practices of manufacturing cost accounting.

• Create and document process improvements for manufacturing accounting cycles.

• Support the tracking of capital expenditures and the management of fixed assets.

• Implement and uphold internal controls across client accounts.

• Utilize various processes and tools, including code red alerts, to detect and prevent fraud.

• Achieve or surpass billable hour targets while ensuring exceptional service quality.

• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly initiatives.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Maintain security practices to protect client assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or an equivalent level of experience.

• Over 6 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry.

• Experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment is highly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and COGS analysis.

• Proven capability to independently manage complex work for manufacturing clients.

• Proficiency with manufacturing or ERP accounting platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to informally mentor or share knowledge with junior staff members.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with manufacturing business owners and operators.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, proactively identify issues, and communicate effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K.

• Life insurance.

• Long and short-term disability.

• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary.

• Flexible, trust-based work environment.

• Opportunity to operate your own practice, lead your own team, and share in the results achieved.