Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Jobot; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our medical device manufacturing team in Minneapolis. This pivotal role involves supporting the financial close, managing inventory, and improving accounting processes to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of experience in manufacturing. We value analytical skills and a proactive mindset to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial close processes.
• Experience managing fixed assets and depreciation accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the financial close processes.
• Manage inventory accounting processes.
• Perform detailed COGS analysis and reporting.
• Assist with revenue recognition activities.
• Manage the fixed asset accounting process.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Manufacturing industry experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

We are a growing medical device manufacturing company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative, high-quality healthcare solutions. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, serving healthcare providers and patients across a variety of clinical settings.

Why join us?

• Exposure to a dynamic and growing medical device manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to lead process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Broad responsibility across inventory, cost accounting, revenue, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Direct interaction with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• The chance to contribute to products that positively impact patient care and healthcare outcomes.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing medical device manufacturing organization. This role will be a key member of the accounting team, responsible for supporting the monthly close process, inventory and cost accounting, fixed asset management, revenue recognition, and continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, manufacturing industry experience, and a proactive mindset focused on operational excellence and scalability.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & General Accounting

• Lead and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations to management.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with external audits and preparation of audit support schedules.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate recording of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and cost variances, including labor, overhead, and material usage.
• Support standard cost maintenance and periodic cost updates.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and controls.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Perform detailed COGS analysis and reporting.
• Investigate manufacturing variances and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Develop and maintain reporting related to production costs, margins, and inventory performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing costs.

Revenue Accounting

• Assist with revenue recognition activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Review customer contracts, sales transactions, and related accounting treatment.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and support monthly reporting requirements.
• Partner with Sales Operations and Finance to improve revenue-related processes and controls.

Fixed Assets

• Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and support periodic physical asset inventories.
• Review capital expenditure requests and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with capital project tracking and reporting.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations.
• Enhance internal controls within inventory, revenue, fixed assets, and general accounting processes.
• Support ERP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and process workflows.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial close processes.
• Experience managing fixed assets and depreciation accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functional.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.