What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Manager level for Manufacturing/Distribution position at Boyer & Ritter?
Manager‑Level Accountant – Manufacturing & Distribution
Boyer & Ritter is looking for a Manager‑level Accountant to join our growing Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Group. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys leading engagements, building client relationships, and mentoring teams while working with complex, dynamic businesses.
You’ll partner closely with manufacturing and distribution clients, deliver high‑quality accounting and advisory services, and play a key role in developing staff and strengthening the practice. At Boyer & Ritter, you’ll find a collaborative culture, hands‑on leadership, and real opportunities to grow your career.
If you’re ready to take the next step and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform higher level audit, review, and compilation engagements and expand ability to perform or supervise new types of engagements, and multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Responsible for all phases of an engagement. Plans, supervises, review and controls engagements of all sizes and complexities for compliance with all professional and firm standards, including budgeting and job realization.
- Perform more difficult or complex accounting and tax procedures: understands complex accounting/auditing/tax matters and their application to client situations.
- Maintain contact with clients throughout the year and communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client.
- Manage staff, including their career development, training and professional development, productivity and performance.
- Present financial reports to clients at wrap-up meetings and board presentations.
- Keep partner informed of all important developments on engagement; analyze problems and recommend solutions.
- Prepare invoices to clients, communicate details of fees to clients, and assist in collection of overdue accounts as requested by the partner.
- Possess a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial, tax and consulting matters.
- Continue to develop and execute personal marketing plan/program and develop an awareness of Firm marketing strategies.
- Participate in firm marketing efforts to generate new client revenue and expand revenue from existing clients.
- Attend functions and events that promote the Firm with clients, potential clients and peers.
- Active involvement in community and trade, industry or professional groups.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or other appropriate area of study plus job experience.
Certification: A Certified Public Accountant license or appropriate professional designation is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of (6) years professional experience, technically proficient, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope and number of engagements managed, with extensive supervisory skills and marketing experience. Working knowledge of basic office technology (Excel and Word), accounting and tax software programs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Why Boyer & Ritter?
- We offer a unique culture that emphasizes and values work/life balance including hybrid work flexibility!
- Our collaborative work environment is strongly committed to your professional growth and success
- We have an extensive Coaching Program designed to prepare you for a life in a dynamic CPA firm
- We have a track record of ranking in the Best Place to Work in PA for the past 13 years.
We believe in equal opportunity:
Boyer & Ritter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.