Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant at Menk USA is more than a traditional accounting role, it's a high-visibility opportunity to make a real impact. As a key partner to both Executive and Operations leadership, you'll help connect financial results to what's happening on the floor across our manufacturing facilities. In this role, you'll go beyond the numbers-analyzing trends, uncovering insights, and supporting decisions that drive business performance. Reporting directly to the Controller, you'll serve as a critical link between plant operations and leadership, helping ensure accuracy, visibility, and alignment with our long-term goals. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and variance reports. Maintain general ledger integrity, prepare complex journal entries, and perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations in full compliance with US GAAP . Oversee cut-off procedures and revenue recognition (including deferred and accrued revenue) to ensure all shipments and transactions are recorded in the correct period. Interpret operating results and provide the Controller and Executive team with clear analysis regarding financial trends and the company's fiscal position. Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual operating plan, strategic business reviews, and rolling monthly forecasts. Support departmental operating budgets and perform deep-dive investigations into budget-to-actual variances. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, preparing all necessary schedules and workpapers for annual audits and tax filings. Participate in the development and revision of accounting policies, internal controls, and financial system enhancements to drive department efficiency. Provide financial support for inventory audits and participate in plant-wide inventory activities as required. Review and approve invoices and purchases orders via the Docuware digital storage system, ensuring correct general ledger account usage, three-way matching, and fixed asset assignments. Provide backup to Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounts Receivable Administrator. Be a resource to GE Vernova programs, reconciliations, and financial requirements to teach, train, and assist accounting personnel and ensure deadlines are met. Support and sustain 5S standards within the workspace and maintain regular interaction with supervisors and plant management to align finance with operations. Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred. Financial experience within a manufacturing environment. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; deep knowledge of US GAAP and complex accounting transactions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH). A strong ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable financial summaries and problem-solve independently. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate sensitive or complex financial data to everyone from shop-floor supervisors to executive leadership. High level of discretion and sensitivity when handling private corporate and payroll data. Proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritize projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Self-motivated / strong display of initiative. Active listening and problem-solving skills are crucial. Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain deadlines. Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills. Global Shop Solutions and SAP are a plus. Why

MENK USA?

We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment where your contributions make a direct impact on our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life/Disability Options Short-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career development and growth opportunities Key Working Relationships Senior Staff Accountant at Menk reports directly to the Controller. The Senior Staff Accountant will work directly with production and office staff, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Management team and the Finance Team and Inventory Team. Physical Demands Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office for extended periods. Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching as needed to perform job duties. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies or files). Must be able to move around the facility to access different work areas or attend meetings. Quality Related Responsibilities Ensure work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Menk

USA LLC ISO 9001

2015 based on quality management system including adhering to appropriate policies and procedures. Working Conditions Primarily performed in an office environment with periodic exposure to the production floor. Employees may be exposed to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required. Occasional travel may be required for training or to support other company locations. Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment and education verification, a pre-employment drug test, and a job-specific lift test, if applicable to job duties.

Additional Role Criteria:

In addition to the above, all personnel must meet the minimum competency criteria within their role, as defined by the company's training matrix, and are required to complete the appropriate training. These competencies will be assessed through the performance appraisal system. Menk-USA, LLC., is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.