Accounting Manager

Manufacturing; Manchester (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager near Manchester, MD to oversee month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting. You will work with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

The role emphasizes operating with GAAP compliance, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, while supporting cost accounting and manufacturing metrics in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; Business degree may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full month-end close process.
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, amortization, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller through the full month-end close process, including journal entries.
• Prepare and review accruals, prepaids, amortization, fixed assets, and other month-end activity.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze income statement accounts and prepare supporting schedules and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate month-end close documentation and account reconciliations.
• Assist with cost accounting, inventory, overhead rate calculations, and standard costs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Auditors coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Near Manchester, MD | Full-Time

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing organization near Manchester, Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business and wants a role with meaningful responsibility across month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, inventory, cost accounting, and financial analysis.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong accounting controls, and timely analysis of business performance.

What You’ll Do

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support the Controller through the full month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and review accruals, prepaids, amortization, fixed assets, and other month-end activity.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances.
• Analyze income statement accounts and prepare supporting schedules and financial analysis.
• Prepare and maintain accurate month-end close documentation and account reconciliations.
• Help ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP, including applicable revenue recognition requirements.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Support accounting activities related to inventory, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory.
• Assist with annual overhead rate calculations and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard costs and indirect rates.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, costs, and operational trends to help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support cost accounting and percentage-of-completion accounting, where applicable.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to understand financial impacts and improve reporting accuracy.

Audit, Tax & Corporate Reporting

• Support the Controller with schedules and information required by the parent company for internal and external reporting, including SEC reporting.
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for tax provision and tax return preparation.
• Work directly with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests and inquiries.
• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Analysis & Business Support

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and management reporting as needed.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify trends, variances, and potential issues and communicate findings to management.
• Serve as a hands-on accounting resource and potential backup for AR, AP, and payroll functions.
• Continuously look for ways to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full month-end close process — beyond simply AR/AP, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, amortization, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large data sets and build supporting schedules.
• Experience working with auditors and responding to audit requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances and determine root causes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment.