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Senior Accountant
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What they do
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).
$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Snapshot of Responsibilities:
Own inventory accounting and related month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules. Maintain and review standard costs, bills of material, routings, overhead rates, and other cost inputs in the ERP; coordinate updates with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Finance. Analyze purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, production, and other inventory-related variances; investigate drivers and communicate findings and recommended actions. Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger and resolve differences involving raw materials, work in process, finished goods, in-transit inventory, and inventory reserves. Support cycle counts and physical inventories, including planning, variance review, accounting adjustments, documentation, and control follow-up. Prepare and assess inventory reserves, including excess and obsolete inventory, lower-of-cost-or-net-realizable-value considerations, and other valuation adjustments in accordance with company policy andU.S. GAAP.
Review inventory transactions and master data for completeness and accuracy; identify root causes of exceptions and partner with process owners on sustainable corrections. Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries and perform complex balance sheet reconciliations with clear, audit-ready support. Support cost-of-goods-sold and gross-margin reporting through product, site, and variance analysis; explain significant period-over-period movements. Assist with forecasts, budgets, and operational decision support by providing inventory, cost, and margin analyses. Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, responding to inquiries, and maintaining organized documentation and evidence of controls. Document accounting procedures and internal controls; identify and implement opportunities to improve accuracy, timeliness, automation, and scalability. Provide technical guidance and cross-training to accounting and business partners, while serving as a dependable backup for selected general accounting activities. Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned. Travel may be required to support local Bethlehem, Pennsylvania sites within approximately 10 miles. Limited additional travel may be requested for training, audits, physical inventories, collaboration with other company locations, or meetings with external partners.What you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Five years of progressive accounting experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing or product costing concepts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets. Experience with an enterprise resource planning system; SAP experience is strongly preferred. Ability to translate detailed accounting data into clear business insights and communicate effectively with financial and non-financial partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a fast-paced close environment. Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and commitment to complete, accurate, and well-documented work. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Reliable high-speed internet access suitable for effective remote work on hybrid days. \n $62,000- $107,000 a year The base salary range for this full-time position is $62,000
- $107,000.
What we have to offer:
- Tiered Medical PPO, EPO, Vision and Dental coverage
- Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
- Generous 401K plan and company-matching contributions
- Highly competitive paid time-off
- Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage
- Employee Referral Program
- you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Service Recognition
- Job-related Training Programs
- Ability to participate in Teams, Committees, Events and Clubs
- Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely
- Free Onsite Parking Please note, the above applies to full-time permanent positions. Culture, People & Community OTI recognizes that the long-term health of our business is directly connected to the health of the planet, local communities and the OTI family of companies employees.
- LIVE IT Committee
- committed to creating an environment that embodies our values
All Means U:
Employee Committee on Belonging hosts various events across all company locations such as monthly book club and mentorship program- Wellness Committee empowers colleagues to make critical decisions to improve and protect health
- Sustainability Committee aims to minimize impact on the environment
- Social Committee who organize and run events for both remote and onsite employees, to create connection and community At OTI, we have a clear vision; cultivate an environment of equal employment opportunity where we do not tolerate discrimination or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.