Accounting Manager

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Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck-mounted aerial work platforms, boom truck cranes, and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility, sign & lighting, construction, and governmental markets. With over 75 years of innovation, we are known for purpose-built equipment and long-term reliability.

As part of Stellar Industries, Elliott is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. That ownership mindset drives our culture, our quality, and our commitment to continuous improvement.

What you can expect at Elliott:

• A safety-first, team-focused culture
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A lean, continuous-improvement environment
• Competitive pay and strong benefits

Build your career where ownership, pride, and performance come standard!

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the company�s evolution toward a multi-entity financial structure.

This role will operate in an environment with evolving systems requiring a proactive, self-directed leader who can quickly build knowledge, establish best practices, and develop team capabilities.

This role will initially focus on core accounting functions including financial close, inventory accounting, and team leadership, with increasing responsibility for multi-entity reporting, fixed assets, and process standardization as systems and processes evolve.

The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and forward-thinking, with the ability to lead, develop team members, and build scalable accounting processes in a growing environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and directly manages Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members.

Primary Responsibilities (Initial Focus)

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable functions
• Provide oversight and coordination of Accounts Payable processes, including guiding day-to-day activities and ensuring accuracy and consistency, in partnership with the AP Manager
• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliations, reserves, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support internal and external audits and provide required documentation
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to support financial objectives
• Serve as a key resource for system and process knowledge, helping to build team capabilities in an environment where processes and system knowledge are still being developed
• Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and development for team members, including individuals early in their careers
• Establish documentation and procedures to support consistent training and knowledge transfer

Expanded Responsibilities Over Time

• Support transition to multi-entity accounting and consolidated financial reporting
• Oversee fixed asset lifecycle including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals across multiple entities
• Provide strategic oversight of Accounts Receivable across multiple entities
• Develop and implement scalable accounting processes, policies, and controls
• Play a larger role in cross-functional projects and leadership initiatives
• Support month end and audit activities for multiple entities

Qualifications

• Bachelor�s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and close processes
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic process improvements
• Ability to learn new systems independently and operate effectively in evolving environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience with multi-entity or consolidated financial reporting
• Experience in system implementations or process transformation initiatives
• Background in manufacturing or inventory accounting environments

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate month-end close
• Successful development and training of accounting team members
• Improved efficiency and structure of accounting processes
• Increased system knowledge and process documentation across the team

Success Factors

• Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams
• Strong attention to detail with proactive problem-solving
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and scalability
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure where it does not yet exist

Elliott Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetics, marital status, disability, veteran�s status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law. All persons will be considered for employment based on their qualifications.