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Accounting Manager

Judge Direct Placement
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026

Division Accounting Manager Opportunities (Two Separate Roles)

**Relocation Package available**


Nebraska - Occasional travel to bordering state plant


Cost Accountant & Reporting Accountant

12.5% bonus - presently paying out yearly at 130% to bonus goal.


Our client is hiring 2 Accounting Managers to support our growing Finance organization. These are separate roles — candidates may apply to the Reporting or Cost Accounting.


Reporting Accounting Manager - ($115k - $135k)

Focus: Financial Reporting • Month-End Close • Compliance

Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly/quarterly close and financial reporting
  • Prepare financial statements and corporate reporting packages
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
  • Manage reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support
  • Drive reporting improvements and standardization

Qualifications:

  • CPA/MBA
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance
  • 5–10 years of reporting experience
  • Strong GAAP and ERP skills (SAP/Oracle)


Cost Accounting Manager - ($110k - $130k)

Focus: Standard Costing • Inventory Accounting • Manufacturing Analysis

Responsibilities:

  • Lead standard costing, cost rolls, and annual updates
  • Manage inventory accounting and variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead)
  • Analyze manufacturing performance and cost drivers
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement
  • Strengthen cost controls and ERP utilization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance
  • 5–10 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
  • Strong costing, inventory, and ERP skills

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000

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