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Babcock & Wilcox · 10 hours ago

Senior Accountant

Babcock & Wilcox is a manufacturing company seeking a Senior Accountant to support their financial operations. This role involves overseeing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reporting activities while collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Electrical DistributionEnergyService Industry

Responsibilities

Lead and support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and accruals, such as:
Customer invoicing and related journal entries
Inventory movements and valuation adjustments
Accounts payable accruals
Percentage-of-completion (POC) entries
Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
Monitor, track, and report on capital expenditures and fixed assets
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost analysis for production lines
Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and internal control requirements
Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of manufacturing-related schedules and documentation
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff and contribute to cross-functional financial training initiatives

Qualification

Cost accounting principlesInventory control processesERP systemsFinancial modelingGAAP complianceAnalytical skillsMeet deadlinesOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory control processes, and ERP systems
Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Highly organized
Diligent about completing multiple tasks on-time
Detail oriented
Able to work independent
Inquisitive
Persistent
Ability to meet deadlines
Executive presence

Preferred

At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and standard costing methodologies

Company

Babcock & Wilcox

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Babcock & Wilcox, based in Akron, Ohio, USA is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for power, renewable and industrial markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$227.5M
Key Investors
West Virginia Department of Economic DevelopmentAxos Bank
2025-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $67.5M
2024-12-10Grant· $10M
2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M

Leadership Team

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Cameron Frymyer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Gillianne Hetrick
Senior Vice President Corporate Operations
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