Description
The Senior Accountant supports the financial operations of a manufacturing environment by overseeing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reporting activities. This role requires strong manufacturing finance experience and a comprehensive understanding of cost structures, inventory systems, and accounting principles. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively across departments to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Lead and support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and accruals, such as:
- Customer invoicing and related journal entries
- Inventory movements and valuation adjustments
- Accounts payable accruals
- Percentage-of-completion (POC) entries
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Monitor, track, and report on capital expenditures and fixed assets.
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost analysis for production lines.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of manufacturing-related schedules and documentation.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff and contribute to cross-functional financial training initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory control processes, and ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and standard costing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Highly organized
- Diligent about completing multiple tasks on-time
- Detail oriented
- Able to work independent
- Inquisitive
- Persistent
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Executive presence
Babcock and Wilcox Company
13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 700
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.babcock.com
