Senior Accountant - Contract at MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS & TECH I

Auburn, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

60.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journal Entries, Accruals, Month-End Adjustments, HFM, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Valuation, Variance Analysis, Cycle Counts, Financial Statements, KPIs, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Automation

Industry

Glass;Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Description

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges. Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. Responsibilities The Role You’ll handle the day‑to‑day accounting work that keeps the general ledger clean, accurate, and audit‑ready. Month‑end, cost accounting, inventory, reporting, and partnering with operations all sit in your world. If something looks off, you’ll dig, investigate, and sort it. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and month‑end adjustments Report monthly actuals in HFM (or similar tools) and make sure they’re right first time Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Support standard cost updates and analyze cost variances Run inventory accounting—cycle counts, reconciliations, reserves Monitor manufacturing expenses (labor, overhead, scrap) and explain variances Support audits and help prepare financial statements Build and maintain reports and KPIs for operations Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls Partner with operations and supply chain to improve financial performance Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost roll‑ups Look for ways to automate and improve finance processes—not just tick boxes Qualifications About You / What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA is a bonus 5+ years’ accounting experience, including at least 2 in manufacturing Strong grasp of cost accounting and inventory valuation Comfortable working in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, D365, etc.) Solid understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS Detail‑driven, analytical, and able to spot issues quickly Good communicator who can explain financial matters in plain English Able to work independently and meet deadlines without drama Nice to Have Experience with Blackline or FloQast Prior experience improving finance processes or automating routine work 1099 Contract (9-12 months) Onsite Pay = $50 per hour the first 3 months, $60per hour the following 6 months + USD 5,000 at the end of the contract Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1

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Responsibilities

The role involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks to maintain a clean, accurate, and audit-ready general ledger, covering month-end, cost accounting, inventory, and reporting. Key duties include preparing journal entries, reconciling GL accounts, monitoring manufacturing expenses, and supporting audits.