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AMETEK

Business Element Finance Lead

AMETEK, Athens, Ohio, United States, 45701

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The Senior Accountant is a hands-on finance professional responsible for a range of operational and accounting duties requiring independent judgment. This role supports both the AMT US Accounting Manager and the Sunpower Business Manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, and has a solid understanding of manufacturing and government contract accounting.

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE

Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations

Complete ASC 606 checklists and book revenue and COGS

Complete annual tax packages, labor surveys, and insurance requests

Support SOX compliance: reconciliations, testing, narratives, and remediation

Interface with internal and external auditors

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

Prepare variance analysis to budget, prior quarter, and year

Forecast weekly sales & margin, working capital, unbilled, and deferred revenue

Assist with annual budget and monthly rolling forecast

Maintain inventory records; coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventory

Conduct ad hoc financial analysis

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

Review engineering sales proposals, contracts, and cost templates

Partner with site General Manager and operational leaders to support growth

Collaborate with parent company on AR, AP, fixed assets, cost accounting, and order management

Communicate financial insights across teams

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING & SYSTEMS EXECUTION - Willingness to learn and become the subject matter expert/SME

Support government accounting and project modules

Prepare milestone and cost-plus invoices for government contracts

Forecast and prepare annual government indirect rates

Support government audits

Use ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, HFM) and Excel for financial processes

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in operational accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or government contract environment

Familiarity with ASC 606, SOX compliance, and ERP systems

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards

Exposure to SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

Ability to perform financial forecasting, cost analysis, and variance reporting

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office-based role with regular interaction across operations, engineering, and business management

Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas and inventory processes

Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional collaboration

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