Accounting Manager

About the Opportunity Growing and innovative manufacturing company in the Seattle area, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic business initiatives. This position will play a critical role in managing the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing operational financial insights to support production and business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation combined with experience in manufacturing environments, including inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting. Manage and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports. Maintain accurate inventory valuation and ensure compliance with accounting standards related to manufacturing operations. Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing. Analyze manufacturing costs, labor efficiencies, material usage, and production performance metrics. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve financial visibility and operational performance. Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies. Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors. Implement and strengthen internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures. Supervise and mentor accounting staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Support ERP system enhancements, process automation, and reporting improvements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services