Staff Accountant

AMETEK, Inc.; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to support cost accounting and financial analysis within our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on cost system setup, data integrity, and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with Oracle, SAP, or HFM. Strong Excel and analytical skills join a team committed to process improvements and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, HFM) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain to ensure accurate cost roll-ups.
• Record and verify sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions; prepare journal entries and monthly statements.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and GL entries; collect and report on operational costs.
• Generate financial reports and perform variance analysis; conduct account reconciliations.
• Monitor budgets and advise on cost optimization strategies and process improvements.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and other regulatory/compliance tasks.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

AI tools awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion HFM

Excel

Job description

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We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Staff Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.

What you will do:

Cost System Setup & Maintenance
These tasks ensure the foundational accuracy of cost data:

• Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups
• Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements

Transactional Recording & Accuracy
These responsibilities involve daily/weekly/monthly entries and data integrity:

• Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately
• Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements

Inventory & Cost Analysis
These tasks focus on inventory control and cost evaluation:

• Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries
• Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs
• Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
These responsibilities support performance tracking and reporting:

• Generate financial reports and present variance analysis
• Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis

Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring
These tasks support decision-making and budget alignment:

• Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets
• Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements

Audit & Compliance
These responsibilities ensure regulatory and internal control compliance:

• Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports
• Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley
• Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 75,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].