Senior Accountant

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Accountant to own inventory accounting for a precision medical device manufacturer and to drive the reconciliation process currently being built, with influence on its design going forward.

The Senior Accountant will manage month-end close, financial reporting, and related areas, reporting to the Corporate Controller and working independently with cross-department collaboration to ensure data integrity and effective processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience is preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, Power Query).
• Experience working within an ERP system and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory costing and valuation within the ERP system.
• Lead cycle count reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain data integrity between ERP and general ledger.
• Analyze WIP balances and variances in cost.
• Support inventory reconciliation projects and data validation across systems.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close and accruals.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and streamline close processes.
• Prepare internal financial statements and schedules.
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate drivers to management.
• Develop ad-hoc reports to support decision-making.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

WAMAS/JobBoss

QuickBooks Desktop or similar

Job description

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant joins a finance functions in the middle of a significant modernization. This is not a maintenance role: the Sr. Accountant will own inventory accounting for a precision medical device manufacturer and take ownership of a reconciliation process being built now, with real influence over how it works going forward.

The Sr. Accountant has primary responsibility for inventory accounting and the implementation and management of reconciliation processes. The Sr. Accountant maintains functional leadership for month-end close, financial reporting, and other key accounting areas. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Sr. Accountant must operate with a high degree of independence and serve as a key point of collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting

• Own inventory costing and valuation processes within the ERP system
• Lead cycle count reconciliations and investigate variances between physical counts and system records
• Maintain data integrity between the ERP (job costing) system and the general ledger
• Analyze work-in-process (WIP) balances and standard/actual cost variances
• Support the WAMAS/JobBoss inventory reconciliation project under the Controller's direction: validating data accuracy between systems, participating in physical inventory counts, and testing that inventory is valued correctly

Month-End Close

• Independently prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and standard recurring entries
• Own balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned areas, resolving discrepancies with minimal oversight
• Help drive adherence to the month-end close calendar and identify opportunities to streamline the process
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements and supporting schedules
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/prior period) and clearly communicate underlying drivers to management
• Develop ad-hoc reports and analyses to support business decision-making

External Audit Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audit and tax engagements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditor inquiries within assigned areas
• Maintain clean, well-documented workpapers that support an efficient audit processDescribe the role and team the candidate will be joining
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Ad-Hoc Projects
• Partner with operations, engineering, and other departments to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support data integrity initiatives
• Support special projects as assigned, which may include process documentation, system improvements, or cross-functional initiatives
• Recommend and help implement improvements to existing accounting processes and controls

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, Power Query)
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups to gather information, resolve issues, and drive results
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment working with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentDescribe the requirements and job functions of the role

Preferred

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated industry environment
• Familiarity with job-costing or percentage-of-completion accounting concepts
• Exposure to QuickBooks Desktop or similar mid-market accounting software