Senior Accountant | Manufacturing Accounting | Cost Accounting | Financial Reporting

Recruiting Partner: Sarah Rowland-Varner

Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Accounting & Finance | Not Remote | $85,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 178622

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Senior Accountant | Manufacturing Accounting | Cost Accounting | Financial Reporting

Are you a Senior Accountant looking to grow your career in manufacturing accounting? We're seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis at a growing manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to partner with plant leadership, influence business decisions, and develop your career with a stable company that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Senior Accountant Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Stable manufacturing environment with a collaborative culture

Senior Accountant Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, or plant accounting is a plus
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Sage Intacct, or similar

Preferred Skills

  • Month-end close experience
  • General ledger reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Inventory accounting and inventory control
  • Cost accounting principles
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial analysis and variance analysis
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger review
  • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
  • Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide meaningful variance analysis
  • Coordinate and oversee monthly physical inventory counts
  • Maintain inventory accounting records and assist with inventory valuation
  • Support cost accounting activities, including inventory standards and manufacturing cost analysis
  • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Partner with plant leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
  • Support year-end audits and assist with audit schedules and documentation
  • Prepare KPI reporting and financial dashboards for leadership
  • Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and special accounting projects

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to build your career in manufacturing finance and accounting while working closely with operations and executive leadership. You'll gain exposure to financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, ERP systems, and strategic business partnering, making this an outstanding opportunity for an accountant looking to take the next step.

Apply today if you're a Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Inventory Accountant, Plant Accountant, or Financial Accountant looking for your next career opportunity.

 

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