Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role that will work closely with operational leadership and corporate finance, supporting financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, and business performance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive accurate financial reporting while partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, identifying trends and variances against budget and prior-year performance.
• Perform cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial insights and support key business decisions.
• Assist with capital expenditure analysis, project evaluations, and ROI calculations.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and required documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiencies, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Limited travel required (2-3 times per year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Acumatica is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.