Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting, cost accounting, accounts receivable, cash management, and compliance functions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and maintaining strong internal controls in a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with the CFO and cross-functional teams to support month-end close, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement.

General Accounting

• Perform assigned daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting activities accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure financial records are 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 & Job Costing

• Perform gross margin analysis related to products, inventory, and overall company performance.
• Conduct detailed job cost analysis, including materials, labor, and overhead/burden.
• Review and correct labor, material, and quantity discrepancies to properly close jobs.
• Analyze job costing data to support pricing strategy, forecasting, and operational planning.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and provide related analysis (e.g., Swans/Uglies reporting).

Accounts Receivable, Collections & Credit

• Monitor customer accounts and identify delinquent balances.
• Manage collection activities, including resolution of overdue balances and recovery of outstanding payments.
• Prepare, post, and verify customer payments and AR transactions.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend credit approvals, denials, and credit limits.
• Maintain professional communication with customers regarding account status and payment terms.

Cash Management & Banking

• Oversee company cash flow, including cash balances, loans, disbursements, and investments.
• Review projected cash positions and proactively address variances.
• Reconcile bank statements and related balance sheet accounts.
• Administer banking transactions, including ACH activity for customers and suppliers.
• Process bank deposits and ACH transactions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Complete and maintain 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.
• Maintain documentation to support ISO standards and internal compliance requirements.
• Support the CFO with year-end audit preparation and external audit documentation.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; metals machining industry experience strongly preferred.