Accounting Manager

Barbco, Inc. is a leading trenchless manufacturer specializing in auger boring machines, and delivering innovative solutions to the construction and infrastructure industries. We are committed to excellence, safety, and fostering a collaborative work environment that values expertise and growth. Job Summary: BARBCO is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Accounting Manager to support the financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, cost visibility, budgeting, ERP/MRP reporting, Power BI analytics, pricing strategy, and department-level decision-making support needs of the company. This role reports to the CFO and supports both the President and, department directors by providing accurate reports, financial tools, data analysis, and business insight. Department leaders remain responsible for operational decisions; this role helps ensure those decisions are supported by facts, data, budgets, project visibility, margin analysis, and financial discipline. The Accounting Manager will play an important role in strengthening BARBCO’s financial structure as the company continues improving its ERP/MRP systems, cost center reporting, inventory visibility, OEM plant costing, dealer pricing strategy, and overall operational accountability. Duties: Support daily accounting activities, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, AP/AR visibility, budgeting, and forecasting Assist the CFO with accurate financial reporting, operational analysis, reporting discipline, and process improvement Help develop financial reports, KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards that improve leadership visibility Support internal controls, approval workflows, accounting accuracy, and scalable financial processes Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting Support inventory costing, job costing, standard costing, production cost tracking, and margin analysis Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, inventory controls, and cost accuracy Support BARBCO’s OEM plant costing visibility, including overhead absorption, under-absorbed and over-absorbed overhead, labor and burden rates, production variances, and plant-level profitability Help identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, margin risks, and improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations ERP/MRP, Cost Centers & GL Structure Assist with ERP/MRP financial structure setup, including practical Cost Centers and associated GL account structures Help create a balanced reporting structure that is detailed enough to provide useful business visibility without creating unnecessary administrative complexity Support financial reporting by department, project, product line, inventory category, CapEx vs. OpEx, and operational function Help maintain consistency, discipline, and scalability within the ERP/MRP financial structure as BARBCO grows Power BI, Analytics & Department Support Leverage Power BI, ERP/MRP reporting tools, Excel, and financial analytics to support department-level visibility Support BARBCO department directors with budgets, KPI tracking, spend analysis, project tracking, CapEx vs. OpEx planning, and variance reporting Provide directors with reports, tools, and insights so they can make informed decisions based on facts, analytics, trends, and operational performance Assist departments with report generation, financial interpretation, business insights, and data-driven planning Work closely with Dealer Sales, leadership, Purchasing, Operations, and other key stakeholders to support smart pricing strategies for dealer parts, equipment, tooling, and aftermarket products Support OEM margin protection, pricing reviews, pricing increases, cost analysis, freight impacts, dealer profitability trends, and pricing model improvements Help improve visibility in parts and equipment profitability and dealer pricing structures Qualifications Accounting, finance, business, or related degree preferred 3+ years of accounting or finance experience preferred Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred Experience with cost accounting, inventory, job costing, standard costing, ERP/MRP systems, budgeting, and reporting preferred Power BI, Excel, dashboarding, analytics, or business intelligence experience preferred Strong understanding of financial statements, GL structure, cost centers, margin analysis, and operational reporting Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to support multiple departments with accurate reporting and practical financial guidance Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and business-minded. They understand accounting but also enjoy helping operations, purchasing, sales, finance, and leadership make better decisions by using accurate financial information. They are not just entering numbers—they are helping build the financial visibility, reporting structure, and analytical discipline needed to support BARBCO’s growth. Pay: From $75,000.00 per year Why BARBCO: BARBCO is a growing American manufacturer with a strong legacy in the trenchless and underground construction industry. The company is investing in ERP/MRP systems, Power BI analytics, operational excellence, dealer support, manufacturing growth, inventory visibility, and a scalable financial structure. This role is an opportunity to help shape the financial and operational foundation of the company while supporting BARBCO’s continued growth, accountability, and long-term success. #J-18808-Ljbffr