What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Staffing Service USA?
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of management financial reporting for this reputable manufacturer. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role leads critical close-cycle activities, ensures high-quality financial outputs, and serves as a key driver of operational and system improvements within the accounting function.
This position plays a hands-on leadership role in managing month-end and year-end close, strengthening balance sheet discipline, and supporting SAP readiness. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, a continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Operations, and IT.
Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid schedule—three days per week on-site in Lancaster, PA (Tuesday and Wednesday required), two days remote.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive benefits package including 401K with match, Health/Dental/Vision effective on Day 1, Paid Leave, PTO, Pet Insurance, Adoption Assistance and much more!
- Bonus program
- Hybrid remote work schedule
Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:
Financial Close Leadership & Management Reporting
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly management financial results in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Coordinate close activities across the Finance team to ensure deadlines are met and outputs are accurate.
- Oversee preparation of the Management P&L, including reconciliation of short-term assets and liabilities.
- Partner with Operations to ensure proper accounting treatment for manufacturing and sourcing-related transactions.
- Proactively identify opportunities to accelerate close timelines and improve reconciliation quality.
Month-End Close Execution & Reconciliations
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries supporting monthly and annual close activity, including capitalization, consolidation, and inventory-related adjustments.
- Maintain oversight of inventory accounting, including tracking and analyzing inventory turnover.
- Perform and oversee add-back entries and reconciliations, ensuring transparency and compliance with reporting standards and bank agreements.
- Ensure short-term assets and liabilities are fully reconciled and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Provide accurate financial data to internal partners for operational and analytical needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and external accounting regulations.
- Serve as a key accounting contact for internal and external audits by preparing documentation and addressing audit inquiries.
- Actively monitor adherence to established financial procedures and control standards.
SAP Ownership & Financial Systems Support
- Act as Finance Administrator, SAP Key Controls Owner, and Chart of Accounts Master Data Owner.
- Review and certify trial balances prior to OneStream submissions.
- Coordinate with IT on SAP period maintenance, year-end rollovers, and system integrity.
- Drive system and process enhancements aimed at reducing manual work and improving data accuracy.
- Provide training, guidance, and troubleshooting support to Finance team members using SAP tools.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coverage
- Work closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, IT, and external auditors to ensure aligned financial outcomes.
- Serve as functional backup for the Senior Accountant (financial statements, cash, tax, insurance, external accounting) and the OneStream Administrator role.
- Maintain consistent attendance and reliable availability.
Required Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of month-end close required
- Demonstrated experience managing outstanding close items and driving close-process improvements required
- Strong proficiency in SAP required
- Advanced MS Excel skills required
- Deep understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliation required
- Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check