Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location:

La Vergne, TN At JPW Industries, we don t just build products - we build careers. At JPW Industries, we are redefining excellence in industrial tools and machinery. With industry shaping brands like Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh and Axiom, we lead the way in delivering high quality solutions to professionals worldwide. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and industry.

What You Will Do:

Own. Analyze. Deliver. At JPW Industries, we don t just build products - we build careers. As a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty machines, shop tools, and equipment, our finance team plays a critical role in supporting informed decision making and long term growth. We are seeking a Senior Accountant who brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for building reliable, scalable financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the end to end fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting process, including CapEx requests, capitalization, depreciation, and construction in progress. Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and investigate variances. Manage accounting for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including amortization schedules and reconciliations. Support goodwill impairment assessments through data preparation, analysis, and coordination with external valuation specialists. Own the sales tax exemption certificate process and serve as the primary point of contact for external sales tax service providers. Coordinate and support sales tax audits, including documentation and auditor inquiries. Manage intercompany accounting across global entities, including operational entities in Asia and non operational entities in Europe and Bermuda. Ensure accurate intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations. Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting required under debt agreements, including covenant calculations and compliance support. Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate debt related reporting. Prepare and review month end financial reports and support the monthly and year end close process. Lead and support ad hoc projects, system implementations, process improvements, and special analyses as business needs evolve.

What You Will Bring:

Expertise. Judgement. Accountability.

Education:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required, with a master s degree in Accounting a plus. CPA certification preferred but not required.

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years experience, Big Four/regional public accounting experience is considered a plus but not required. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting theory in practice. Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting tools to support data analysis and reporting. High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments. Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in environments where processes may be evolving or not fully documented. Why JPW Industries? Support. Grow. Succeed. We are more than just a workplace - we are a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and game-changers.

Here s what we offer:

Competitive Pay +

Annual Bonuses Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1 Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions Generous PTO + Paid Holidays Career Development & Learning Opportunities Team Member Appreciation Events A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation At JPW Industries...we don t just build products - we build careers! Be Part of Something Bigger. Apply Today . JPW Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.