Senior Accountant

About ZIEHL-ABEGG

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting tasks, supporting cost accounting functions, supporting tax & legal compliance and ensuring accurate financial reporting for a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to maintain proper inventory valuation, analyze manufacturing variances, and contribute to month-end close activities.

Senior Accountant

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including entries, accruals, reconciliation, and variance analysis; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Sales and Use & Franchise tax preparation and filings.
• Support with preparation & filings of annual tax returns (State & Federal)
• Manage fixed assets tracking & depreciation records
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing performance reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs and inventory.
• Monitor cost trends and provide recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Support enhancements to accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Assist with ERP or system upgrades related to inventory, costing, and general accounting.
• Propose and implement improvements to increase accuracy and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Provide financial insights into operations decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing cost structures and processes.
• Preforming other duties and supporting staff as required or assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of Sales & Use Tax and Franchise Tax filing requirements
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. EEO compliant employer