Accounting Manager

Qualified Staffing; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing seeks an Accounting Manager for a hybrid Chesterfield position in a manufacturing/distribution environment. You will lead month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive internal controls across finance and operations.

The role requires ERP experience (QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics), strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and a track record of cost and process improvements. The role reports to the president and offers a challenging, collaborative environment with

Qualifications

• ERP experience with QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Highly organized and analytical with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Identify opportunities for cost and process improvement.
• Ability to work remotely and across business functions in a distributed team.
• Ability to embrace and manage change and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance with 8–10 years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years in an accounting manager role within manufacturing or distribution.”

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes for the company.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances to budget and prior periods.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and identify trends and risks.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate balances.
• Develop and monitor internal controls for finance and operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT to implement system upgrades and improvements.
• Document key accounting processes and procedures.
• Assist with audits and liaise with CPA firms and insurers.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, and cash management, optimizing working capital.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cost and process improvement

Education

B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Accounting Manager (Manufacturing/Logistics/Distribution)

Chesterfield-Position is Hybrid*

$120-145k

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial data and reporting, developing and implementing accounting procedures, cost and process control, and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) in a dynamic distribution business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing process for the company


• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances to budget and prior periods


• Prepare and analyze financial statements and identify trends, opportunities, and risks


• Complete regular balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all balances including sufficient allowances for potential losses


• Develop, monitor, and maintain internal controls for both finance and operations


• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable laws and regulations


• Work with I/T to implement system upgrades and improvements


• Document all key accounting and finance processes and procedures


• Identify and facilitate mitigation of any financial risks associated with business operations


• Assist with regular physical inventory counts and periodic fixed asset counts


• Complete ad hoc financial analysis as required


• Liaison between company and CPA firm


• Liaison between company and insurance carriers (property and liability coverage)


• Manage A/R and collections, A/P and payments, and inventory, and identify opportunities for working capital reduction


• Facilitate and support internal and external audits

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (QuickBooks/Microsoft Dynamics)


• Reporting to the company president, successful candidate will be highly organized and analytical with good communications and interpersonal skills


• Ability to identify opportunities for cost and process improvement


• Ability to work remotely and across business functions in an informal team environment


• Ability to embrace and manage change


• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance


• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience and 5+ years of accounting manager experience with manufacturing or distribution companies