Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records that accurately reflect the organization's assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and tax obligations. This position plays a key role in the monthly financial close process, financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this position partners closely with management and personnel across Purchasing, Sales, Production, Engineering, and Operations to support informed business decisions and drive financial performance.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and monitor the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, production variances, and related operational metrics.
• Support standard cost development and annual cost rolls.
• Monitor inventory valuation and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Coordinate and support external audits, tax engagements, and other compliance activities.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Partner with operational departments to improve profitability, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and process automation initiatives.

Additional Position Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Strong ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and report results
• Ability to multi-task and achieve results on a self-directed basis in a fast-paced work environment
• Minimal travel, foreign and domestic, may be required       

Additional Details:

• Be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to wear proper safety gear/PPE as needed
• Repetitive standing, bending, turning, and twisting for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach at arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol test and background screen
• Use of both hands, arms, and shoulders (full range of motion)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification preferred. 
• 7-10+ years of accounting experience required. 
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required, including inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage X3 experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.