Senior Accountant

About Ridge Engineering, Inc.

Ridge Engineering, Inc. (“Ridge”) is a manufacturing company dedicated to providing its customers with the most advanced machining & brazing operations, combining high-quality production with considerable cost savings and shorter lead times. Ridge partners with a diverse customer base of leading Aerospace & Defense original equipment manufacturers on their long-term defense programs. Ridge is located in Hampstead, Maryland, about 30 northwest of Baltimore.

Job Position – Duties and Responsibilities:

Hands-on Senior Accountant to assist Controller with all aspects of the organization's accounting functions as well as assist the HR Director with payroll processing and tasks as needed. This position is extremely detail oriented and a role that requires being open to challenges that may extend beyond accounting/payroll and into operational functions. This person/role will also take on each task with a high degree of professional integrity.

• Support Controller with month end close, including preparation of journal entries, fixed asset management, reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and variance analysis of the financial statements, and creation of supporting month end documentation.
• Support Controller with cycle count program, annual physical inventory count and annual overhead rate calculations
• Support Controller with schedules required by the parent company for internal and external (SEC) reporting and for use in the preparation of the tax provision and tax return.
• Work with external auditors and respond to various financial audit related requests.
• Assist the HR Director with payroll processing and other HR functions as needed.
• Provide other financial, administrative, and operational support as needed.
• Other related ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.

Education Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (may consider those with a Bachelor’s degree in business).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing/Defense contracting preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”) requirements a plus.
• Familiarity with developing standard cost and deriving indirect rates is preferred.
• Strong work ethic (willingness to work long hours, when needed).
• Strong Excel skills required.
• General knowledge of ERP reporting packages are a plus. Direct experience with Epicor/Kinetic is also plus.
• Familiarity with ADP/Payroll processing preferred.
• Highly responsive to customer requirements, with high attention for detail and accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to learn about an exciting business and be part of a successful company with potential career growth opportunities.

Ridge offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Location Details:

• Ability to Commute: Hampstead, MD 21074 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Hampstead, MD 21074: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person