Accounting Manager
GTI Fabrication · Buffalo, NY · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Role Overview
GTI is seeking an Accounting Manager to support and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role will help manage core accounting functions, support close and reporting activities, improve processes, and provide hands-on accounting support across multiple entities and sites.
Job Responsibilities
- Accounting Operations Support and Management
- Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
- Support AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, and cash/account reconciliation processes
- Aid in financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Manufacturing & Project Accounting
- Assist with job costing, project accounting, inventory, and manufacturing cost tracking
- Partner with operations and finance to ensure accurate project, inventory, and cost reporting
- Help improve visibility into project profitability, margins, and cost trends
- Process Improvement & Controls
- Help improve accounting processes, documentation, workflows, and controls
- Support audit, tax, compliance, and year-end reporting requests
- Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within the accounting function
- Aid in ERP/accounting system improvements as needed
- Team Support
- Mentor or oversee accounting staff as the team grows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, purchasing, and leadership
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, project-based, construction, or job-costing environment
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong communication skills and collaborative work style
- Preferred Qualifications
- CPA strongly preferred
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally Big 4, national, or large regional firm
- Prior supervisory, team lead, or staff mentoring experience
- Experience with job costing, project accounting, or manufacturing accounting
- Exposure to inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or margin analysis
- Multi-entity or multi-state accounting experience
- NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP/accounting system experience
- Experience improving accounting processes, controls, close procedures, or reporting workflows
- Interest in growing into a senior accounting leadership role as the company scales
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
- Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Benefits & Perks
GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.