Senior Accountant

Valcom isn't just a company — it's a hub of innovation, redefining communication in a rapidly evolving world. As a global leader in voice paging, intercom, and emergency notification systems, we're shaping the future of how people connect and save lives around the world. Virtually all Valcom's products are engineered, manufactured, and supported in our 120,000-square-foot facility in Roanoke, Virginia.

Valcom is proud to be a part of Potter Global Industries. Our private equity firm, KKR, offers a unique benefit and opportunity for all employees to participate in the Ownership Program of Potter Global Technologies. Being a co-owner allows each employee to play a more direct role in the business and reap the financial benefits of the Company’s success. It’s a unique employee benefit that you won’t find with our competitors. Come join a culture of innovation where creativity thrives, and every voice is valued.

This is a full-time, benefited position reporting to the Division Controller, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact finance team in a hands-on, collaborative manufacturing environment. We're seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant who will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity through general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and support of internal controls and audits.

The Senior Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in monthly close procedures, assist in budget preparation, and analyze manufacturing costs and gross margins. We’re looking for a highly analytical professional with strong GAAP knowledge, exceptional Excel skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency. If you’re ready to grow your career in a fast-paced setting with a company that values accountability and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Supports internal requests, corporate accounting teams, auditors, and tax-related inquiries by providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Assists with the preparation and ongoing monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, audit findings, and compliance concerns.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of labor and overhead rates.
• Analyzes and reviews manufacturing costs and monitors gross margins.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Performs other accounting duties as assigned by leadership.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, reconciliation and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills to identify discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential financial information.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with cost accounting practices and margin analysis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing accounting environment