Senior Cost Accountant — Manufacturing & GAAP Expert

Brown Machine Group; Beaverton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Machine Group in Beaverton, MI is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead cost accounting, financial statement preparation, and reporting for our manufacturing locations. The role maintains the integrity of the general ledger and provides regular and custom management reports.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, manufacturing cost experience, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or equivalent 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• ERP system experience – Epicor preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements monthly and yearly in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts monthly.
• Initiate and enter journal entries.
• Update and distribute job cost reports.
• Assist in cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Review intercompany balances monthly.
• Review costing in the system and manage daily cycle counts.
• Process payments and secure approvals from controller and CFO.
• Maintain daily inventory level reports for management.
• Support year-end audit requests and annual operating budget completion.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brown Machine Group in Beaverton, MI is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead cost accounting, financial statement preparation, and reporting for our manufacturing locations. The role maintains the integrity of the general ledger and provides regular and custom management reports.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, manufacturing cost experience, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively across departments.