MIC - Accounting Manager

About the Role

The Accounting Manager oversees the overall financial operations of Myerstown Investment Casting LLC, including administering the facility's human resources and payroll functions. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, accounting, payroll processing, HR administration, and regulatory compliance while serving as a key business partner to the General Manager and Group Controller.

Reports directly to the General Manager and Group Controller. Directly supervises the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Manager.

Responsibilities

• Finance & Accounting
  • Serve as the primary Controller for the Myerstown facility.
  • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial records.
  • Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
  • Monitor cash flow, inventory valuation, and standard costing.
  • Coordinate annual audits and support tax preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
  • Review work of the AR/AP Manager and provide coaching and performance feedback.
  • Support ERP and process improvement initiatives.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
• Human Resources
  • Administer recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding.
  • Maintain personnel records and HRIS.
  • Administer benefits and open enrollment.
  • Coordinate FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave administration with Corporate HR.
  • Assist supervisors with employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
  • Coordinate employee communications and required postings.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Payroll
  • Process payroll accurately and timely using Paylocity.
  • Review time records and payroll changes.
  • Process deductions, garnishments, bonuses, reimbursements, and benefit changes.
  • Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end W-2 processing.
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Compliance & Administration
  • Coordinate OSHA and workers' compensation documentation.
  • Support safety and compliance initiatives.
  • Maintain confidential financial and personnel records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Payroll experience required; HR administration experience preferred.
• ERP experience required; Paylocity preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting, payroll, budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of HR laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Paylocity or similar HRIS.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees, management, auditors, vendors, and outside agencies.

Tools and Equipment

• Computer, ERP software, Paylocity, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, copier/scanner, telephone, and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

Primarily office work involving sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing areas requiring appropriate PPE.