Accounting Manager

Drug Plastics Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including your birthday

Competitive pay

401k Eligible after first 90 days

Enrollment in Medical, Dental, and Vis

Job summary

Drug Plastics Corporate Office is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting in a manufacturing environment.

The role supervises the accounting team, manages month-end and year-end closings, analyzes results, and supports budgeting and forecasting. Working hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday; the position is salaried and qualifies for standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–5+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, audits, and general ledger management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Supervise and review the generation of monthly manufacturing variances and plant performance reports.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drug Plastics Corporate Office is looking for you to join our Accounting team! As an Accounting Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and managing the accounting team. This position is salaried and works Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Perks at Work:

• Paid time off including your birthday off!
• Competitive pay
• 401k Eligible after first 90 days of employment
• Eligibility to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision plans the 1st of the month following hire

Commitment to Sustainability:

• All plants 100% renewable/carbon-free sourced energy.
• Voluntarily disclose our environmental data through CDP’s platform
• Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by over 90% since 2015.
• Committed to net-zero emissions by 2050

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Supervise and review the generation of monthly manufacturing variances and plant performance reports. Analyze and investigate significant variances and deviations for report to management.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cost and fixed asset accounting.
• Supervise and manage the maintenance of standards for raw materials and finished goods.
• Reconcile selected balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Implement and improve accounting policies and procedures.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, or applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate and manage annual external audits.
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.
• Implement automation and financial system enhancements.
• Support ERP system implementations and upgrades.
• Develop best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2-5+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, audits, and general ledger management.

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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