Senior Accountant

Company: Custom Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Pinellas Park
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Accountant Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong technical accounting and government contracting experience to support our growing manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting GAAP and CAS compliance, and assisting with audits, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant will work closely with executive leadership to ensure financial data is accurate, audit ready, and aligned with operational goals. What You Will Do Core Responsibilities Prepare and maintain GAAP compliant financial statements and supporting schedules Execute assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year end close process under the direction of the Controller Record and review journal entries, payments, and account reconciliations Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed Maintain and analyze general ledger activity for assigned accounts Generate financial reports, KPIs, and analysis using Excel and COGNOS Government Accounting and Compliance Apply Cost Accounting Standards in daily accounting activities Track, allocate, and monitor direct, indirect, and unallowable costs Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for DCAA audits and incurred cost submissions Support external auditors and government personnel during audits and regulatory reviews Assist with WIP, inventory, overhead, and G&A rate calculations Ensure compliance with GAAP, CAS, and applicable federal and tax regulations Controls, Documentation, and Process Improvement Maintain audit ready documentation and accounting support files Follow established internal controls and identify control gaps or improvement opportunities Document accounting procedures and support continuous process improvements Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior accounting staff What You Bring Three or more years of accounting experience with hands on general ledger responsibility Experience in a manufacturing and or government contracting environment Practical working knowledge of CAS and DCAA compliance requirements Strong background in cost accounting, including regulated and allowable cost structures Experience supporting audits or incurred cost submissions in a government contracting environment Experience preparing or supporting WIP, inventory, overhead, or G&A calculations Hiring Process Note As part of our selection process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete the Predictive Index Cognitive and Behavioral Assessments. These tools help ensure strong role alignment and long-term success for both the employee and the company. Eligibility Notice This position requires access to controlled goods and technologies under ITAR and EAR regulations. Candidates must meet U.S. Person requirements, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify. About CME Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Inc. is a 29-year award winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom engineered and build to print products and systems supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy applications worldwide. We operate on the EOS system and maintain a strong culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. A culture guided by CME's five Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers – Protects CME. Equal Opportunity Employment CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected status under federal or Florida law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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