Accounting Manager

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC. is seeking an Accounting Manager to support its accounting operations and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Controller, manage the general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, and the monthly/annual close processes.

This hands-on role requires strong accounting fundamentals, leadership, and the ability to juggle priorities in a deadline-driven environment within the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of accounting management or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Background in accounts payable, banking, cash management, and vendor payment processing.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with ERP systems.
• Ability to lead, organize, and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across departments.
• Dependable follow-through and ability to meet recurring financial deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting management reports.
• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts through monthly reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Assist with fixed asset schedules and related accounting activities.
• Support year-end close procedures and prepare schedules and documentation for the annual audit.
• Compile information for annual tax reporting, including preparation of 1099 forms.
• Monitor daily cash activity and maintain visibility into account balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts and research outstanding or unusual transactions.
• Process deposits and record incoming cash receipts.
• Coordinate routine banking activities and weekly payment cycles.
• Assist with cash planning and ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded.
• Oversee invoice processing to confirm appropriate approvals, PO matching, and accurate GL coding.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure vendors are paid on time.
• Review AP aging and outstanding voucher reports for accuracy.
• Respond to vendor questions and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Help maintain invoice processing and payment controls.
• Assist with inventory valuation and costing activities.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory procedures.
• Provide financial information and accounting support to department leaders as needed.
• Coordinate accounting activities with the Controller and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures, reporting, and workflows.
• Perform financial research and special projects as needed.
• Ensure accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and on deadlines.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Cash management

Vendor payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

QAD (ERP)

Job description

Our client, an established, growing organization in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution industry is seeking an Accounting Manager to support its accounting operations and financial reporting function. This individual will work closely with the Controller and take an active role in maintaining the general ledger, overseeing accounts payable activities, managing cash-related functions, and supporting the monthly and annual close processes.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing daily accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, process coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, leadership capabilities, and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving in a deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the Controller to prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting management reports.
• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts through monthly reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Assist with fixed asset schedules and related accounting activities.
• Support year-end close procedures and prepare schedules and documentation for the annual audit.
• Compile information for annual tax reporting, including preparation of 1099 forms.

Cash Management & Banking

• Monitor daily cash activity and maintain visibility into account balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts and research outstanding or unusual transactions.
• Process deposits and record incoming cash receipts.
• Coordinate routine banking activities and weekly payment cycles.
• Assist with cash planning and ensure transactions are properly documented and recorded.
• Oversee invoice processing to confirm appropriate approvals, purchase order matching, and accurate general ledger coding.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure vendors are paid according to established terms and internal procedures.
• Review accounts payable aging and outstanding voucher reports for accuracy and timely resolution.
• Respond to vendor questions and work with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Help maintain effective procedures for invoice processing and payment controls.

Inventory & Operational Accounting

• Assist with inventory valuation and costing activities.
• Participate in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory procedures.
• Work with operations and other departments to investigate inventory variances and maintain accurate records.
• Provide financial information and accounting support to department leaders as needed.

Team Collaboration & Process Support

• Coordinate accounting activities with the Controller and other members of the finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting, and transaction workflows.
• Perform financial research and special projects as business needs arise.
• Help ensure accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 3+ years of accounting management or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Background in accounts payable, banking, cash management, and vendor payment processing.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead, organize, and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Dependable follow-through and the ability to meet recurring financial deadlines.

Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable/not required

• CPA license, master's degree in Accounting, MBA, or public accounting background.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing, and physical inventory procedures.
• Familiarity with QAD or other manufacturing ERP systems.
• Previous experience supervising accounting activities or providing leadership within a finance team.