Accounting Manager

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Sick leave by policy

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to large industrial projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

GTI Fabrication is seeking an Accounting Manager to strengthen day‑to‑day operations in a fast‑growing manufacturing setting. You will manage core accounting tasks, support close and reporting, and improve processes across multiple entities and sites.

This role suits someone with solid accounting fundamentals, process improvement mindset, and readiness to help build structure in a growing accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage portions of the monthly close process and prepare journal entries.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules; assist with financial reporting.
• Support AP/AR, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations; partner with operations on project costing.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation; assist with audits and tax requests.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

General ledger

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

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.

This is a strong fit for someone who has solid accounting fundamentals, enjoys process improvement, and is ready to help build structure within a growing accounting team.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Support and manage portions of the monthly close process.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Support AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, and cash/account reconciliation processes.
• Assist with 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.
• Support multi-entity and multi-site accounting needs.

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.
• Assist with ERP/accounting system improvements as needed.

Team Support

• Help 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.

Requirements

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.
• Ability 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.

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:

• 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

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.