Manufacturing Accountant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly manufacturing financial results.
• Maintain accurate inventory accounting records, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventories.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, and production efficiencies.
• Aid in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain standard costs and support annual cost roll processes.
• Prepare and distribute operational and financial performance reports to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and operations personnel to ensure accurate financial reporting and inventory controls.
• Aid in fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 + strong bonus, benefits package, and work/life balance.