Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Columbia, Tennessee. This role involves overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses for management use. • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals. • Implement and maintain internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies. • Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost evaluations. • Collaborate with operations teams to improve inventory valuation processes and ensure accurate cycle counts. • Analyze labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs to provide actionable insights for operational efficiency. • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to enhance their growth and performance. • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to monitor financial performance. • Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations, as well as financial reporting requirements. • Identify opportunities for process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. • A minimum of 8 years of accounting experience. • Proven expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. • Strong knowledge of tax compliance and regulations in a manufacturing setting. • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. • Exceptional analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .