Senior Accountant

AMETEK, Inc.; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant position at AMETEK, Inc. is a critical role within the Micro-Poise Finance team, reporting to the Micro-Poise Controller.

You will perform advanced general accounting, support month-end close, cost and inventory accounting, and financial analysis to drive forecasting and reporting accuracy. You will maintain internal controls, collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain, and participate in process improvements while leveraging ERP systems to enhance efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, inventory and cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with an integrated ERP system; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to model large data sets.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing activities with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger under US GAAP.
• Support inventory, cost, and manufacturing accounting including variance/standard cost analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports (P&L, balance sheet) and explain variances.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc profitability analyses.
• Support SOX documentation and internal control improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve costing and reporting questions.

Skills

General accounting

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel skills

SOX controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP system

SAP

Job description

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Business Unit: Process, Measurement & Inspection

Posting Date: Jul 25, 2026

Job Description: The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Micro-Poise Finance team and reports directly to the Micro-Poise Controller. This role is responsible for performing advanced general accounting activities, supporting month-end close, cost analysis and inventory accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. The Senior Accountant partners cross-functionally to support accurate reporting, profitability analysis, and continuous process improvement and drives finance team goals to simplify, and improve processes, compliance and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Close

• Perform and lead month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Support inventory, cost, and manufacturing accounting, including variance and standard cost analysis.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, and variance explanations.
• Support product cost and profitability analysis, including material, labor, overhead, and freight.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting activities and analyze deviations between forecasts and actuals.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making related to profitability, cash flow, compliance, or tax requirements.

SOX, Controls & Compliance

• Support SOX documentation, testing, and internal control compliance.
• Evaluate accounting procedures and recommend process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and testing related to accounting and financial processes and lead finance team projects to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across our processes.

AP, AR & Cash Support

• Provide oversight and backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed and assist with complex AP/AR issues.
• Support order to cash process for large international orders that include multi-payment steps including standby letters of credit and letters of credit.
• Assist controller in management of working capital balances, including forecasting, tracking progress of customer contract milestones for advance payments and unbilled balances.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to resolve costing, inventory, and profitability questions.
• Present ideas to make improvements and solve problems - identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting quality, and enhance financial visibility.
• Clearly communicate financial results and analysis to non-finance stakeholders.
• Be a key team member in the SAP implementation and transition.
• Use AI tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our reporting and daily work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, inventory and cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with an integrated ERP system; implementation or upgrade experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to analyze and model large data sets.
• Working knowledge of SOX controls and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 85,000

Salary Maximum: 105,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].