Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a manufacturing operation. This position oversees financial close, cost and inventory accounting, reconciliations, and reporting while working closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can strengthen financial accuracy, support operational decision-making, and improve accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to deliver complete and timely financial results.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and related supporting documentation.
• Evaluate plant financial performance by reviewing trends and explaining differences against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing business planning activities.
• Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance for materials, labor, overhead, and burden rates.
• Monitor raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods accounting to help maintain accurate inventory valuation.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, and reserve analysis while resolving discrepancies and improving inventory accuracy.
• Maintain effective internal controls across accounting, purchasing, inventory, and fixed asset processes, and assist with audit requests and inventory observations.
• Track capital spending, manage fixed asset records and depreciation activity, and ensure expenditures are recorded in accordance with accounting policy.
• Create financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics while identifying opportunities to streamline reporting and improve efficiency.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.