Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Melbourne, Florida. This role will lead core accounting activities while providing strong oversight of inventory and cost-related reporting in a production environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in financial close processes, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to partner across departments to improve accuracy and operational visibility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily and periodic accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal posting, reconciliations, and completion of month-end and year-end close cycles.
• Prepare financial results for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods, reviewing trends and variances to support informed business decisions.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting while coordinating materials needed for internal reviews and external audit requests.
• Strengthen accounting policies and internal control practices to support compliance, consistency, and reliable financial data.
• Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods within the manufacturing environment.
• Monitor product costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold, ensuring balances reflect operational activity accurately.
• Reconcile inventory records between the general ledger and supporting sub-ledger data, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Evaluate manufacturing cost movements, including labor, material, and overhead variances, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count activities, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis efforts while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve financial processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with preference for experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Must have experience with payroll processing
• Must have experience with material tariff tracking
• Experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with annual physical inventory processes and investigating count variances.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify inconsistencies, and present clear recommendations.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills in a deadline-driven environment.