Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Near Manchester, MD | Full-Time

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing organization near Manchester, Maryland . This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business and wants a role with meaningful responsibility across month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, inventory, cost accounting, and financial analysis .

The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong accounting controls, and timely analysis of business performance.

What You'll Do

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support the Controller through the full month-end close process , including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and review accruals, prepaids, amortization, fixed assets, and other month-end activity .
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances.
• Analyze income statement accounts and prepare supporting schedules and financial analysis.
• Prepare and maintain accurate month-end close documentation and account reconciliations .
• Help ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP , including applicable revenue recognition requirements.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Support accounting activities related to inventory, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory .
• Assist with annual overhead rate calculations and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard costs and indirect rates .
• Analyze manufacturing variances, costs, and operational trends to help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support cost accounting and percentage-of-completion accounting , where applicable.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to understand financial impacts and improve reporting accuracy.

Audit, Tax & Corporate Reporting

• Support the Controller with schedules and information required by the parent company for internal and external reporting, including SEC reporting .
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for tax provision and tax return preparation .
• Work directly with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests and inquiries .
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Analysis & Business Support

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and management reporting as needed.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify trends, variances, and potential issues and communicate findings to management.
• Serve as a hands-on accounting resource and potential backup for AR, AP, and payroll functions .
• Continuously look for ways to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience .
• Strong understanding of the full month-end close process — beyond simply AR/AP, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, amortization, reconciliations, and financial analysis .
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting .
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including the ability to analyze large data sets and build supporting schedules.
• Experience working with auditors and responding to audit requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances and determine root causes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment .