Senior Accountant

Safe Air Technology; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and drive accurate month-end and year-end closes in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on process improvement and a path to contribute to scalable accounting operations as the business expands.

You will lead journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation; monitor inventory, WIP, and cost of goods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory, work-in-process (WIP), and cost of goods sold.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Perform additional accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

ERP systems

General ledger software

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Administration Baton Rouge, LA, US

Senior Accountant

About Us

Safe Air Technology is a rapidly growing manufacturer specializing in mission-critical and explosion-proof HVAC systems. We provide innovative, engineered solutions for data centers, industrial facilities, and hazardous environments.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, improving processes, and being part of a company experiencing significant growth.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, hands-on, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of their responsibilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build scalable accounting processes as our business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory, work-in-process (WIP), and cost of goods sold.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Perform additional accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with inventory accounting, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP).
• Experience with Sage 100 or a similar ERP system.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting audits and improving accounting processes.
• Experience working in a rapidly growing or private equity-backed organization.
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly expanding organization

Why Join Safe Air Technology?

At Safe Air Technology, you are not just joining a company. You are joining a growing team building specialized HVAC solutions for critical environments across the country. We offer opportunities to develop your technical skills, grow your career, and be part of an expanding manufacturing operation.

Safe Air Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.