Senior Accountant

Potter Global Technologies; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Financial Wellness programs

Job summary

Potter Global Technologies, Roanoke, VA, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead financial closes, maintain the general ledger, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role supports budgets, forecasts, and internal/external reporting for a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least five years of manufacturing accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience with demonstrated proficiency in core financial processes.
• Familiarity with cost accounting practices and margin analysis as applied to operational decisions.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing accounting environment supporting production-related financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and schedules with accuracy.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual closes to ensure timely results.
• Maintains and reconciles the general ledger, including journal entries and balance sheet accounts.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Roanoke, VA 24019

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary

Join Us as a Senior Accountant at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules with accuracy and clarity.
• Performs monthly close, quarterly close, and annual close procedures to ensure timely and reliable financial results.
• Maintains and reconciles the general ledger, including journal entries and balance sheet accounts, ensuring completeness and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies through consistent application of standards and controls.
• Supports internal requests, corporate accounting teams, auditors, and tax-related inquiries by providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Support daily AP and AR operations, assisting with issue resolution and maintaining efficient workflows.
• Assists with the preparation and ongoing monitoring of budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, audit findings, and compliance concerns to strengthen financial controls.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of labor and overhead rates.
• Analyzes and reviews manufacturing costs and monitors gross margins to support operational decision-making.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience with demonstrated proficiency in core financial processes.
• Familiarity with cost accounting practices and margin analysis, with the ability to apply concepts to operational decision-making.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing accounting environment, supporting production-related financial activities and cost structures. (preferred)

Key Strengths & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring consistent application across financial activities.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and preparation of financial statements and reports to support accurate decision-making.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools for efficient financial modeling.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills to identify discrepancies and propose effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential financial information.

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships with teammates, partners, and customers
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
• We take ownership of our work-quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program - You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Roanoke, VA.