Sr. Accountant

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant consultant who will play a key role in month-end close, year-end support, account reconciliations, and general accounting duties during a period of organizational realignment. The ideal candidate brings large-company accounting experience, strong communication skills, and comfort working within a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).
Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities across multiple business units.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and selected P&L accounts).
• Work cross-functionally with operations teams, including shipping and receiving, on cycle counts and inventory-related issues.
• Assist site Controllers and the Controller with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and cleanup projects as the shared services team transitions out.
• Ensure accounting processes align with US GAAP and company policy.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting workflows during the block integration.
• Provide reliable, senior-level support requiring minimal supervision.
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience; prior Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager experience in a mid-sized or large corporate environment strongly preferred.
• Strong independent working ability-minimal hand-holding, able to "hit the ground running."
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate professionally across functions.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and strong reconciliation skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Experience with Epicor ERP
• Multi-entity or multi-site accounting experience
• Prior experience supporting companies undergoing integration, restructuring, or shared-services transitions