Senior Accountant

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-382251

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
needed for a 3-month Contract (p
ossible extension and convert to hire)
opportunity with Yoh's client located in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.
Client will Not accept H1's or sponsor.

Pay rate: $31- $45/Hr.


The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:


Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant
will be responsible for financial performance reporting, variance analysis, inventory management, budgeting, and compliance
within the manufacturing plant. The role requires a strong understanding of SAP, Excel, financial reporting, cost accounting, and SOX compliance. The candidate must be able to work independently with plant management and cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance preferred).
-5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
-Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and inventory control.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced level).
-Understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and corporate financial reporting.
-SAP experience preferred.
-Ability to work flexible hours for physical inventories, month-end close, and budget periods.
-Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate financial data effectively.
-CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.

What You'll Be Doing/Key Responsibilities:


Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Assist in monthly financial close, budget preparation, and outlook reporting.
• Analyze production costs, plant performance, and variance reporting.
• Identify key performance shortfalls and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for corporate finance and plant management.

• Facilitate quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance reporting and annual testing.
• Manage internal accounting controls, cost center sign-offs, and financial integrity.
• Monitor aged GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) differences and open POs.

• Ensure proper controls over raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and MRO inventories.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and discrepancy resolution.
• Oversee fixed asset tracking, additions, deletions, and transfers.

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process (August-October heavy workload).
• Develop direct labor, variable overhead rates, and common overhead budgets.
• Link budget details with financial reports for leadership review.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation in SAP and financial statements.

• Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams, finance teams, and corporate headquarters.