Accounting Manager

Job Description
DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY at a growing CNC job shop for an Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a manufacturing environment and is capable of handling the day to day accounting as well as planning for month-end and year-end. Pay is based on experience in the $85-100K range.

Core Responsibilities

General Accounting
• Accurately complete assigned daily, weekly, and month-end accounting functions.
• Ensure financial records are properly maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and applicable laws.
• Lead and support quarterly and year-end close activities, including special accounting projects.

Cost Accounting
• Perform gross margin analysis related to products, inventory, and overall company performance.
• Analyze job costing data to ensure accuracy and support future pricing and forecasting decisions.

Accounts Receivable, Collections & Credit
• Manage collection activities, including resolution of overdue balances and recovery of outstanding payments.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend credit approvals, denials, and appropriate credit limits.
• Maintain professional communication with customers regarding account status and payment terms.

Cash Management
• Oversee company cash flow, including management of cash balances, loans, disbursements, and investments.
• Review projected cash positions and proactively address variances.

Banking & ACH Administration
• Administer banking transactions, including ACH activity for both customers and suppliers.

Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain documentation in support of ISO standards and company compliance requirements.

Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting
• Complete daily, weekly, and month-end accounting processes accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.

Cost Accounting & Job Costing
• Conduct detailed analysis of job costs, including materials, labor, and burden.
• Review and correct labor, material, and quantity discrepancies to properly close jobs.
• Perform inventory reconciliations.
• Provide cost analysis to support operational planning and pricing strategy .

Accounts Receivable, Collections & Credit
• Monitor customer accounts to identify delinquent balances and initiate collection efforts.
• Prepare, post, and verify customer payments and AR transactions.
• Maintain vendor and customer relationships related to payment inquiries.

Cash Management & Banking
• Reconcile bank statements and related balance sheet accounts.
• Process bank deposits and ACH transactions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Complete the Accounting Period-End Checklist.
• Prepare and distribute management reports, including Daily Reports, labor correction reporting, earned hours, and weekly efficiency metrics.
• Assist with monthly financial review meetings and executive reporting.
• Manage fixed asset tracking and reconciliation.
• Support the CFO with year-end audit preparation and required external audit documentation.

Additional Responsibilities - Backup
• Provide backup support for vouchering and job folder creation (excluding designated assignments).
• Process incoming mail and generate hold tags for materials received prior to shop order completion.
• Perform other duties as required to support business operations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Competencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft is preferred. Report writing is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts while maintaining professionalism, courtesy, and tact in high-pressure situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; demonstrates integrity and persistence in completing assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong follow-through and time management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in ERP systems and current business software applications, including email systems, document imaging, and database management.
• Technical aptitude to develop, document, and maintain departmental Operating Instructions and process documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to recommend policy improvements and support implementation of process enhancements.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; metals machining industry experience highly desirable.

Benefits

Direct Hire

Health Insurance

Dental

Lift

401K