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Ametek, Inc.

Senior Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$76,781 / year median in North Carolina

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Senior 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost System Setup & MaintenanceThese 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 & AccuracyThese 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 AnalysisThese 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 AnalysisThese responsibilities support performance tracking and reporting: Generate financial reports and present variance analysis Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis Strategic Advisory & Budget MonitoringThese 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 & ComplianceThese 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 #LI-JT1