Accounting and Budget Analyst

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Controller to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP. This role is responsible for mentoring accounting staff, maintaining accurate inventory and fixed assets, and managing the accounts payable function.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide training, supervision, and leadership to accounting staff
• Assist in all day-to-day accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close, following GAAP
• Perform regular period-end closing responsibilities including, but not limited to, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely vendor invoicing and payments
• Ensure expenses are recognized in accordance with GAAP by properly recording accruals and prepaids, maintaining accurate period cutoffs, and routinely reviewing balances for completeness and accuracy
• Manage end-to-end inventory processes and provide analysis to management regarding inventory fluctuations
• Reconcile inventory reporting to the general ledger. Ensure inventory quantities and valuation are accurate in the financial statements. Maintain appropriate documentation on inventory adjustments and reconciling items.
• Ensure fixed assets are appropriately recorded in the accounting records and coordinate physical counts in accordance with company policy
• Review income statement, balance sheet, and general ledger entries and accounts and prepare supporting schedules, reports, and variance analysis
• Meet all internal and external financial reporting deadlines, including accurate and timely month-end and year-end close and ensuring deadlines for major projects, audits, and compliance tasks are met
• Evaluate and develop proper accounting processes that improve efficiency and accuracy, with a strong emphasis on internal controls
• Researching accounting issues and updates for compliance with GAAP
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and supporting documentation
• Cross-train within accounting department to provide support to various functions as needed
• Participate and lead ad hoc projects and other responsibilities, as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leader and team builder with a strong focus on employee development
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) as it applies to a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze data; multi-task; work on projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills
• Ability to solve problems positively; offer best practices
• Ability to work at a fast pace with accuracy and to meet all deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers across the organization, leadership, customers, and vendors and other stakeholders
• Comfortable with a fast-changing environment and an evolving role
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience working within an ERP system; EnCore preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors such as work location, job-related skills, qualifications, experience, responsibilities, and relevant education and training.

In addition to our compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Bonus based on company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (including vacation, company holidays, and parental leave)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs