Sr Accountant

The Sr. Accountant will lead Woodward’s monthly close by preparing and inputting journal entries, producing month end statements, and generating KPI reports. The role also maintains Sarbanes Oxley documentation, supports internal/external audits, and performs cost and variance analysis including product costing and plant cost variances.

• Financial close process for Woodward including journal preparation
• Prepare month end statements and key performance indicator reports
• Maintain documentation to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet variance analysis
• Support internal and external audits and assist with budget and spare parts review

This is an accounting and controls role focused on monthly financial close, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. It includes SOX compliance documentation, internal controls process implementation, support for internal/external audits, and accounting activities related to product costing and asset componentization/retirement/closure.

The ideal candidate is a senior accountant responsible for monthly financial close activities, including preparing and inputting journal entries and producing month end statements. They have strong SOX and internal controls experience, can perform account reconciliations and variance analysis (including product costing and plant cost variances), and support internal/external audits and budgeting activities.