Accountant

Carpenter ‚Ä¢ Richmond, Virginia ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $75,000–$92,500 / year

Posted on Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Accountant at our Corporate office in Richmond, Virginia. This position is responsible for analyzing and maintaining accounting oversight of product lines which will include preparation and analysis of reports, cost creation, financial analysis and frequent communication with various corporate departments, plant locations, and senior management.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Accountant, you will be expected to provide accounting support on a product line basis.

Your additional responsibilities as Accountant will include:

Verify accuracy of department financial statements on a monthly basis
Prepare journal entries as needed to support the product line
Analyze and maintain quoting and production materials for consumer product operations
Prepare monthly scheduling that analyzes the performance of various product lines
Prepare monthly P&L analysis for review by management
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures under the direction of the Senior Cost Accountant
Prepare schedules for corporate distribution
Ad hoc projects as required

Skills/ Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3+ years of accounting or costing experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Prior experience with SAP, preferred
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to travel to plant locations up to 10%

Compensation Disclosure: The projected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $92,500, annually. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, job responsibilities, and business needs. Important Notes Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

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