SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT

Pittsburgh, PA

$85,000- $100,000

A well-established manufacturing organization in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a Senior Operations Accountant to join its finance team. This position serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing financial analysis, cost accounting expertise, and operational insights that support profitability and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory management, and cost analysis, along with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and operational stakeholders.

OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT ROLE

Lead plant-level financial reporting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, material usage, labor efficiency, and production variances.
Prepare and review monthly financial results, identifying trends and opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.
Partner with plant management and operations teams to provide financial guidance and decision-making support.
Maintain and support standard costing methodologies and cost accounting processes.
Monitor inventory transactions, perform reconciliations, and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
Support fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and project tracking.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning initiatives.
Leverage ERP systems and financial reporting tools to improve visibility into operational performance.
Participate in process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing reporting capabilities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT ROLE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting production teams and operational leadership.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making through financial analysis.