Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: North Carolina, USA

Salary: $100K

• Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis (40%)

  • Establish and oversee data accumulation systems to provide accurate cost and variance information.

  • Execute cost accounting processes and update standard costs as necessary.

  • Conduct analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, and margin analysis.

  • Review standard and actual costs and deliver accurate cost analysis within established deadlines.

• Budgeting & Financial Reporting (35%)

  • Collaborate with departments to ensure timely reporting and budget monitoring.

  • Analyze accounting data and produce financial reports.

  • Conduct financial profitability analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.

  • Ensure timely publication of budgets in accordance with corporate schedules.

• Inventory Accounting & Management (15%)

  • Oversee physical inventory and inventory accounting processes.

  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.

  • Investigate and resolve cycle count variances.

• Special Projects (10%)

  • Assist with and lead various financial projects as needed.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting.

  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, laws, and regulations.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

  • Previous experience in cost accounting is required.

  • Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries is a plus.

  • Ability to identify opportunities for business improvements.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and ERP systems.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Effective planning and organizational skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and function as a team player.

• Timeliness of budget reporting.

• Accuracy of budget and general ledger entries.

• Resolution and turnaround time for audit findings.

• Accuracy and adaptability of cost reporting in response to business changes.

• Internal Contacts:

  • Department managers and associates (budgeting, costing, and issue resolution).

  • Finance & Accounting Manager (performance, planning, resource allocation).

  • Accounting Team (budgeting, collaborative projects, training).

  • Treasurer (cash management interactions).

• External Contacts:

  • Accountants/Auditors (audits, intercompany transactions, outsourced accounting functions).

  • External CPA firms (clarifications on regulations, outsourced functions).

• Identify root causes of financial discrepancies and recommend solutions.

• Develop and propose policies/procedures for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

• Prioritize workload for direct reports.

• Determine data formatting and reporting structures for inventory, costing, and budgeting.

• Effective Communication and Influence.

• Results Orientation.

• Teamwork and Relationship Building.

• Technical and Business Acumen.

• Critical and Innovative Thinking.

• Personal and Professional Development.

• Office environment with climate control.

• Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas, requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes).

• Domestic travel required 1-2 times per year on average.