Senior Accountant

Gilder Search Group; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group represents a growing industrial-based company seeking a Senior Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals and hands-on cost accounting experience. The role supports financial reporting, cost analysis, and overall accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires close collaboration with operations and finance teams, delivering accurate month-end close, cost analyses, and data-driven insights to improve profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in energy, natural resources, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Perform cost accounting functions, including analysis of product costs, inventory, variances, and manufacturing expenses.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain accurate financial records.
• Partner with operations and other departments to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to analyze data and improve financial processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a growing industrial-based company seeking a Senior Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals and hands-on cost accounting experience. This position will play an important role in supporting the company’s financial reporting, cost analysis, and overall accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Perform cost accounting functions, including analysis of product costs, inventory, variances, and manufacturing expenses.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain accurate financial records.
• Partner with operations and other departments to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to analyze data and improve financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2+ years within an energy, natural resources, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory, standard costing, cost analysis, and variance analysis preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with both accounting and operational teams.