Accounting Manager

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Sick time per state/local requirements

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and

Collaborative leadership

Job summary

GTI Fabrication is seeking an Accounting Manager to strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-growing manufacturing setting in Buffalo, NY. The role demands solid fundamentals, process improvement, and hands-on leadership across multiple entities.

The position covers month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while partnering with operations and leadership to improve project profitability and cost visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing/project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close process and journal entries.
• Prepare reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with AP/AR, general ledger, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis and management reporting.
• Support multi-entity and multi-site accounting needs.
• Mentor accounting staff as team grows.

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative work style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

ERP systems

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: Safety 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

• 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.

$105,000 - $130,000 a year

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.

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