Ametek is hiring: Job Staff Accountant in Whitsett

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Staff Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.

What you will do:

• Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups
• Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements
• Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately
• Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements
• Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries
• Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs
• Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations
• Generate financial reports and present variance analysis
• Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis
• Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets
• Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements
• Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports
• Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley
• Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality

Compensation: Salaried, $55,000 - $75,000