Senior Accountant

Safran S.A.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with Operations and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy, strengthen controls, and support business performance.

Responsibilities include GL analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, and process improvements across fixed assets, tax, and expenditures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities for accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Analyze GL activity, variances, and trends; provide management reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve inventory controls and costing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accountant supports accounting and financial reporting activities through month-end close execution, financial analysis, compliance support, and process improvement initiatives. This role partners with Operations and Finance leadership to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support business performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity, identify discrepancies, and drive issue resolution.
• Analyze financial statement variances, investigate unusual trends, and provide management reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy, inventory controls, and costing processes.
• Support business decisions through financial and operational performance analysis.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support internal and external audits through preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal control compliance and adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

Fixed Assets, Tax & Expense Administration

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, tracking, depreciation, disposals, and reporting.
• Administer Sales and Use Tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Manage Travel & Entertainment expense processes and coordinate related reimbursement and payment activities.

Collaborate across functions to support accounting operations and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing financial data, variances, and operational performance metrics.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.