Accounting Manager

King & Bishop; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Bishop in Raynham, MA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting. The role partners with operations and leadership to improve cost visibility, controls, and profitability across products and programs.

The ideal candidate will oversee costs (materials, labor, overhead), manage close processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and support government contracting requirements (DCAA/FAR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with actual cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and high-quality financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, analyses, and audits.
• Prepare management reports and provide insights to leadership.
• Oversee actual cost accounting, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze variances, inventory valuation, WIP, and program profitability.
• Maintain indirect cost rates and support government contract accounting (DCAA/FAR).
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost tracking.
• Drive ERP optimization, reporting improvements, and system integration.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Deltek

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in Raynham, MA. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and cost accounting processes, with a strong emphasis on actual cost accounting, inventory management, and government contracting requirements.The ideal candidate will bring hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, strong ERP system knowledge, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and external audits.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to leadership.

• Oversee actual cost accounting processes, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP).
• Monitor product and program profitability, cost trends, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain indirect cost rates and support government contract accounting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government accounting regulations, including DCAA and FAR requirements.

• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost tracking and reporting accuracy.
• Strengthen financial controls related to inventory transactions and manufacturing operations.

• Support ERP system optimization, reporting improvements, and future system integration initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and automate financial processes.
• Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong experience with actual cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of government contracting accounting principles, including DCAA and FAR requirements.
• Experience working with a comprehensive ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, Deltek, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Public accounting experience.
• Aerospace, defense, or government contracting manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Infor Visual or Realtrac ERP systems.
• Experience with ERP implementation, integration, or system conversions.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, and program accounting.
• Experience supporting financial operations within a growing or evolving manufacturing organization.

King & Bishop is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.