Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $35 - $40 hourly Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Senior Accountant – Manufacturing

Position SummarySystem One is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to work for a client in the OKC area. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing accounting and will support cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory analysis, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable partnering with operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Support external audits with schedules and documentation.

Cost Accounting

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, BOMs, and routings.
• Perform cost roll-ups and monitor material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Conduct cost/variance analysis (PPV, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, etc.).
• Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and improve cost control.

Inventory & Operations Support

• Manage inventory accounting, cycle counts, and physical inventory.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze WIP, scrap, and production yields; provide insights to operations.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production on forecasting and budgeting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Perform financial modeling and margin analysis.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to enhance profitability.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Support ERP transactions and manufacturing-related reporting.
• Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with ERP upgrades and cross-functional financial initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of standard cost and inventory accounting.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Dynamics, Epicor, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

Preferred

• CPA or CMA.
• Experience with multi-site or process manufacturing.
• Prior ERP implementation or optimization involvement.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Comfort working with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- #DI- Ref: #208-Rowland Tulsa