Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Position Summary

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of core accounting processes in a manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a disciplined monthly close, and ensuring consistency in how established accounting processes are executed. The position includes exposure to inventory and cost accounting, along with compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Cost Accounting Standards, and Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, follows through, and resolves issues rather than working around them.

Key Responsibilities

• Own general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Support a structured monthly close with a 4-business-day target
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies
• Support inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances (labor, material, overhead)
• Assist with cost allocations across production and programs
• Prepare financial reports and support GAAP-compliant statements
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external audits

What This Role Requires

Success in this role requires someone who will:

• Ensure accounting processes are consistently followed
• Identify and resolve issues rather than deferring them
• Bring accountability and attention to detail to daily work

Qualifications

Required

• 4–6 years of accounting experience with general ledger responsibility
• Experience with month-end close
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Solid Excel skills

Preferred

• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience
• Cost accounting exposure (standard or job costing)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with government contracting environments, including Defense Contract Audit Agency or Cost Accounting Standards

Hiring Process

All candidates are required to complete the Predictive Index Cognitive and Behavioral Assessments as part of the hiring process.

About Us

Custom Manufacturing and Engineering Inc. is a 29-year Tampa Bay small business supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy customers with custom engineered and build-to-print products as well as its own product lines.

Eligibility

Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR/EAR. Employment verified via E-Verify.