About the role

  • Manage the Manufacturing Enterprise System (MES) project implementation and operation from an accounting perspective, to support accurate project-level and grant-level financial tracking.
  • Support the month-end close process by validating accruals, reviewing journal entries for proper accounting, performing fluctuation analyses on account balances, and preparing or reviewing account reconciliations.
  • Monitor & ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, company procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Provide reporting support as needed including census and state reporting requirements.
  • Monitor upcoming actions for month-end close impact (events, projects, releases, etc.).
  • Document and help develop processes and assist with projects to improve performance and efficiencies.
  • Provide support for external audits, including general ledger extracts and variance analysis.
  • Drive compliance initiatives across the business to establish strong governance and enhance the control environment.
  • Review existing processes to assess risk, internal control and overall effectiveness and efficiency, as well as the risks associated with financial reporting and/or fraud.
  • Execute report queries to ensure accuracy of substantive financial reports.
  • Work in a cross functional role spanning Finance, Accounting, KP Business, IT, etc.
  • Identify, lead, support, and/or implement continuous improvement initiatives for various processes including the month-end close, reporting, data gathering, and analysis.
  • Support new business initiatives through identification of accounting requirements and ensure implementation of financial controls and process and system solutions.
  • Partner with Finance team to align accounting operations with the company’s broader financial strategy and growth roadmap.
  • Lead accounting system strategy, including optimization of ERP platforms, procurement tools, expense systems, and financial reporting workflows.
  • Support new tools and technologies evaluation to improve accuracy, scalability and efficiency across the accounting function.
  • Act as a business partner across departments to align financial processes with operational needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of accounting or finance experience with progressively increasing responsibilities; experience with manufacturing system implementation, a plus.
  • Prior experience in regulated industries such as nuclear energy, utilities or manufacturing with complex cost structures, a plus.
  • NetSuite ERP experience preferable.
  • System implementation experience, a plus.
  • Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
  • CPA is desirable.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Job title

Senior Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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