Senior Accountant

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• Posted: March 24,2025
  
  

SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with an industry leading manufacturing company that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their growing organization. This company is a premiere provider of high-performance equipment, and one of the only organizations in the US that manufactures this type of product. We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to perform essential financial operations, such as transaction recording, account reconciliation, and month-end processes. This role also focuses on enhancing inventory accuracy, refining cost calculations for labor and overhead, and driving continuous improvement in financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations teams to streamline processes and identify cost-saving opportunities through comprehensive reporting.
• Monitor profit margins and provide insightful analysis.
• Assess and update product costs regularly.
• Analyze aging inventory and determine potential write-offs.
• Track raw material expenses and evaluate price variances.
• Compare actual manufacturing costs to standard costs monthly, identifying discrepancies.
• Forecast material costs on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop initiatives to minimize material, labor, and overhead cost variances.
• Improve cost forecasting accuracy and analyze deviations from expected results.
• Partner with procurement teams to optimize inventory management.
• Maintain up-to-date standard costs for parts.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and perform necessary journal entries for month-end close.
• Support month-end financial close by preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheets.
• Assess the financial outcomes of engineering projects.
• Generate and deliver financial reports to Corporate Finance.
• Collect cost-related data to aid in budgeting.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the department and company.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in cost accounting or similar roles, ideally in a lean manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Competence in arithmetic operations, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to interpret numerical data using statistical methods.
• Understanding of basic algebra for equation manipulation and modeling scenarios.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with knowledge of advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with cost accounting standards and GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management skills.
• Keen analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Upholds ethical standards when handling sensitive financial information.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings during month-end closing to meet business needs.