Corporate Senior Accountant

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The Corporate Senior Accountant role is designed for a motivated accounting professional with 2+ years of experience who is eager to expand their expertise in corporate accounting. This position offers a strong development path with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, work closely with experienced leaders, and contribute to key financial processes within a SOX-regulated environment.

You will have an opportunity to:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis – Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations. Analyze variances and provide insights to management.

• General Ledger Management – Oversee the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

• Internal Controls and Compliance – Ensure adherence to SOX controls, assist with internal and external audits, and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls.

• Budgeting and Forecasting Support – Collaborate with finance and operational teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic planning.

• Month-End and Close Process – Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate closing of books and resolving any discrepancies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Ad Hoc Projects – Partner with other departments (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain) on financial initiatives, system implementations, and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field, CPA preferred

• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger activities and month-end close processes.

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibility in a corporate accounting environment.

• Preferred: Manufacturing or public accounting, SAP and OneStream experience.  Experience working in a SOX-compliant public company environment.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and fixed asset/capital accounting principles.

• Experienced in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and analyzing complex financial reports and legal documents.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and research skills to apply technical accounting guidance to complex transactions.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating cross-functionally and presenting financial insights and recommendations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with enterprise systems like SAP and financial reporting tools

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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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