Senior Accountant — Manufacturing Cost & Growth

Safe Air Technology; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and drive accurate month-end and year-end closes in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on process improvement and a path to contribute to scalable accounting operations as the business expands.

You will lead journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation; monitor inventory, WIP, and cost of goods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory, work-in-process (WIP), and cost of goods sold.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Perform additional accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

ERP systems

General ledger software

Job description

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and drive accurate month-end and year-end closes in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role offers hands-on process improvement and a path to contribute to scalable accounting operations as the business expands.

You will lead journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation; monitor inventory, WIP, and cost of goods