Senior Manufacturing Accountant

Aspire Professional Talent Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A mid-sized manufacturing company in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Accountant. This in-office role combines general and cost accounting responsibilities, requiring strong experience in manufacturing. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Accounting and relevant experience, with an understanding of GAAP. Benefits include an annual bonus, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting required.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis required.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform detailed cost accounting activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.

Skills

Strong experience in manufacturing environments

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Proficiency with ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Dynamics

Job description

Aspire Professional Talent Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Aspire Professional Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing, mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in the Phoenix, AZ area. This is a hands-on role that combines general accounting with cost and inventory accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in manufacturing or distribution environments where they have progressive experience partnering with manufacturing operations, have a solid grasp of GAAP, and the ability to provide accurate, timely financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. This role is in office 5 days a week and will report to the Controller. This is a growth-oriented opportunity with the potential to be promoted to the next level within 1-2 years for the right candidate!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Perform detailed cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve reporting on production costs, margins, and inventory management.
• Support internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in system improvements and ERP utilization for accounting and reporting processes.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and financial insights to leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting required.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Dynamics, etc.); advanced Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing