Senior Accountant

Support the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on cost accounting, financial analysis, and general ledger integrity.

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We have an opening for a Senior Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on cost accounting, financial analysis, and general ledger integrity. This role analyzes manufacturing costs, monitors inventory and profitability, and prepares detailed financial reports to support strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant works closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Operations, to evaluate cost impacts and improve financial performance. Additionally, this position supports transactional accounting activities such as accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality across all financial processes.

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include the following:

Collects and analyzes data from the DELMIAWorks/IQMS operating system and production reports to determine costs of business activity, including raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on costs; reports findings back to Engineering department personnel.
Analyzes actual manufacturing costs, reviews new bills of materials and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Compiles cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.
Participates in monthly inventory reporting and reconciles discrepancies with general ledger.
Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers; extracts general ledger information.
Analyzes sales data and generates reports for the financials at month end.
Compiles tax and earnings data from payroll reports and processes for entry into DELMIAWorks and the general ledger.
Provides support with compiling and sorting invoices, ACH data and checks.
Verifies and posts details of business transactions, including applying customer cash receipts and generating vendor disbursements; totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
Prepares invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy.
Audits invoices against purchase orders and researches discrepancies.
Compiles cash reports and revenue reports.
Monitors accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
Assists in the maintenance of fixed asset records.
Maintains Vendor Certificate of Insurance files.
Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
Provides backup assistance to others within the Accounting Department.
Maintains confidentiality of company information.
Support, follow and enforce all safety policies and practices of the company.
Support and participate in the Lean Manufacturing initiatives of the company.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

A Workplace With Integrity

Your voice is heard
Your ideas are welcomed
Your mind is challenged
You enjoy great benefits
You share our core values: optimism, innovation, and teamwork
You care that your employer follows green initiatives and has a culture of responsibility to the environment and community

We offer a flexible and empowering work environment.

We support and encourage lifelong learning and professional development.

We embrace continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

We have fun and celebrate success!

Previous experience with Cost Accounting, A/P and A/R is required.
Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment is required, preferably with Word, Excel and Outlook. Must possess a high level of proficiency with Excel.
Previous experience with DELMIAWorks/IQMS or similar integrated manufacturing software experience is preferred. Must have the ability to learn new software systems.
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents including tax procedures, GAAP/governmental regulations, and accounting methodology changes. Must be able to write basic reports and business correspondence.
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages, as well as the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations..

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the office work environment is low.
On site regular and reliable attendance is required.
This position works onsite daily at Kaysun’s main office in Manitowoc, WI. Remote work option is not available on a regular basis.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States. Kaysun does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.