Sr. Accountant

Talentify; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadwind Industrial Solutions is seeking a Sr. Accountant in Sanford, NC to monitor and execute a broad base of accounting responsibilities and reporting functions. You will cover duties across AR/AP, inventory, audits, and financial analysis in a small team setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 7+ years of accounting experience, and preferably a CPA/CMA. Strong detail orientation and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems are essential. Public company exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 7+ years in broad-based accounting functions.
• CPA/CMA license or candidacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report revenue accurately and ensure revenue recognition compliance.
• Support month-end close and reconciliations for financial reports.
• Assist in cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Develop internal controls to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and resolve questions promptly.
• Provide guidance on cost data and inventory transactions.
• Drive timely processing to meet metrics and KPIs.
• Investigate issues and propose cross-functional solutions.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce cost and handling.
• Support other accounting team projects as needed.

Skills

AR/AP experience

SOX controls

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/CMA preferred

Associate degree with experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Audit software

Job description

Broadwind Industrial Solutions is growing and adding a Sr. Accountant to our team in Sanford, NC. This position will monitor, support and execute tasks related to a broad base of accounting responsibilities and reporting functions. As this is a small team, employees in this role may complete or cover numerous duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

• Responsible for the accurate reporting of revenue and ensures adherence to the revenue recognition process; generate system reports and analysis as needed
• Assist in the accurate and timely accounting close and account reconciliations in support of preparation of financial reports.
• Assist the financial analysis and planning function in analyzing and determining root cause of cost variations and in support of budget and forecast activities.
• Develop and monitor internal control processes to meet the control requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Communicate with auditors to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Serve as a resource of technical knowledge about cost data and system of inventory transactions; provide training or guidance to others in or outside of team.
• Drive consistent and timely processing of work and systems to ensure meeting established metrics/KPIs.
• Review, investigate and resolve issues; recommend solutions for the larger problems requiring leader involvement.
• Suggest process/system improvements that will reduce handling and costs.
• Provide support to other functions within the accounting team as needed.
• Assist with other projects as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
• CPA/CMA license or candidacy preferred.
• Associate’s degree with relative experience may be considered.
• 7+ yrs. experience in broad-based accounting functions.
• Experience in a combination of AR, AP, inventory/cycle counting, audits, financial analysis, general ledger and control processes.
• Public company experience beneficial.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• High attention to accuracy and detail.
• Critical thinking skills to question and analyze.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to think through and solve problems; able to recommend solutions to more complex scenarios.
• Persistency to follow a problem through to the end.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiar with various function related software options.
• Professional demeanor; ability to interact with both internal and external customers at various levels.
• Effective in training and/or providing guidance or instructions to others as needed.