Operational Accountant

Operational Accountant Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 Why Join This Company? This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturer where you’ll gain exposure across virtually every major area of accounting and finance. Rather than being siloed into one function, you’ll have the opportunity to develop expertise in costing, inventory, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, planning, and financial analysis while helping drive business decisions. What Makes This Opportunity Unique Opportunity to shape your own career path and specialize in the areas that interest you most High visibility with executive leadership and plant operations Strong bonus potential through quarterly incentives and profit sharing Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exceptional employee retention Supportive leadership team invested in employee development Frequent company-sponsored events and engagement activities Strong promote from within philosophy Long tenured workforce with many employees staying 8+ years Position Overview We are seeking an Operational Accountant to support manufacturing accounting, inventory costing, financial analysis, and business operations. This position will serve as a key partner to both finance and operations, helping maintain costing accuracy, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broader business exposure and a clear path for long-term career advancement. Key Responsibilities Maintain and analyze standard costs Monitor inventory valuation and perform inventory reconciliations Analyze production, labor, and inventory variances Reconcile inventory and metal accounts Support cycle counts and physical inventories Perform month-end close activities and journal entries Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives Support internal and external audit processes Conduct product costing and profitability analysis Partner with operations teams to improve reporting and decision-making Develop financial analysis to support business performance Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory accounting experience preferred Strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting principles Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills Advanced Excel skills preferred Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Financial Staffing, LLC