Senior Accountant

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, high‑growth environment? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a 100% employee‑owned, vertically integrated company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our world‑class manufacturing operations.

In this critical role, you will partner closely with operational and business leaders to provide financial insights that drive decision‑making and long‑term strategy. You will support a global manufacturing footprint and help ensure the financial integrity, efficiency, and scalability of our operations.

If you’re energized by solving complex accounting challenges, improving processes, and contributing to a mission‑driven organization committed to innovation and reliability, this opportunity could be an excellent fit.

As a Senior Accountant a typical day might include the following:  
Under moderate supervision:

• Applying working knowledge of accounting and finance principles to perform and/or review a variety of journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations.
• Preparing analysis of financial results requiring some judgment and creativity for management review, and providing other support and recommendations for division management.
• Preparing budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, and/or assisting in implementation or review of internal controls.
• Performing research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles, tax laws, and/or IFRS, and making recommendations to management.
• Leading special projects.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Are innovative, motivated, and self-directed.
• Possess strong Excel skills.
• Have working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts, or working knowledge of GAAP, Tax, and/or IFRS.
• Bring 3+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, or CFA; or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; or MBA.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Senior Accountant: $87,700 - $128,100 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.