Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 455262
Job Title: Senior Accountant
About the Company
Our client is a growing leader in the manufacturing sector with a strong reputation for quality products and continuous innovation. They are looking for a proactive Senior Accountant to join their finance team and play a critical role in supporting cost accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where accounting meets operations, contributing to both accuracy and efficiency.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant will focus on month-end close activities, cost analysis, and inventory accounting, while also preparing financial statements and reconciliations. This role is highly visible, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance to deliver insight into production costs, margins, and overall financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform month-end close duties including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
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Oversee cost accounting functions: maintain standard costs, analyze variances, and monitor manufacturing overhead allocation.
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Prepare and reconcile inventory accounts, including work-in-process, finished goods, and raw materials.
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Compile monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management review.
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Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes; provide explanations of variances.
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Manage fixed asset accounting including project tracking, capitalizations, and depreciation.
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Assist with internal and external audits by providing schedules and supporting documentation.
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Work closely with plant managers and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data accuracy.
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Contribute to process improvements within accounting and reporting functions.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
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4–7 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment.
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Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting methodologies.
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Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); ERP system experience (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar) highly desirable.
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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.