Senior Site Accountant

About IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

The Senior Site Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, account reconciliations, cash forecasting, complex general ledger activities, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Prepare and review complex journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation
• Assist with cash forecasting by preparing cash flow projections, monitoring daily cash balances, and identifying funding needs to support operational and strategic decisions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts ensuring all reconciling items are identified and resolved
• Lead intercompany reconciliation between counterpart entities ensuring all transactions are posted and reconciled
• Record and maintain fixed assets including monthly depreciation entries, asset additions, disposals, transfers, CIP management, and account reconciliations
• Record and maintain operating and finance leases in accordance with ASC 842, including monthly journal entries for ROU asset amortization and lease liability, account reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data to enhance the company’s value.
• Assist with audit requests

This role will not be responsible for supervision/management of other people.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or site-based environment, with demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting, cost accounting, variance analysis, and operational support.
• Demonstrated high level of ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential financial and operational information
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles within a manufacturing or site-based environment
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and site leadership to support business decision-making
• Experience supporting performance management through KPI tracking, financial analysis, and actionable insights to improve operational efficiency
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing site leaders, mentoring junior staff, and driving accountability across finance processes
• High level of personal effectiveness with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced onsite environment
• Strong professional credibility with the ability to serve as a trusted financial partner to plant/site leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to present financial results, risks, and recommendations confidently to cross-functional and senior leadership teams

Preferred

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA certification.

• The position is an onsite position at our Jacksonville, Florida facility and may require up to 10% travel to IEM facilities, supplier sites, compliance audits or conferences.
• This role is not currently open to applicants who reside in or plan to work from the state of California.

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