Sr. Accountant
Job Description
- Perform and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for the business unit.
- Maintain accurate cost accounting records, including inventory valuation, standard cost updates, and variance analysis.
- Collaborate with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, material usage, and production variances.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP (or IFRS, if applicable).
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting and reporting.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, capital projects, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing systems.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills required.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.