Accounting Manager

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. in Scarborough, ME, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing and technology company. This hands-on, individual-contributor role reports to the CFO and offers a clear path toward Controller and CFO responsibilities, with potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, with exposure across accounting and finance and no direct reports at this time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• CPA, active pursuit of CPA, MBA, or MS Accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Support revenue accounting, invoicing, collections, expense reporting, and cash disbursements.
• Prepare financial reporting for corporate headquarters.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial analysis.
• Support working capital and cash flow management.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations, sales, and management on financial and business initiatives.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Manufacturing accounting

NetSuite

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing and technology company in Scarborough, ME. Relocation assistance could be considered, though local is preferred.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take a significant step toward future Controller and CFO-level responsibilities. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will take increasing ownership of the month-end close, financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

While this is an Accounting Manager-level position, it is currently an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on while also wanting broader exposure to the financial operations of a business.

The long-term goal is to develop this individual as a potential successor to the CFO over the next 3–5 years.

Why Join?

• Up to $120K base salary + 10% bonus
• Clear Controller/CFO career path
• 401(k) with up to 9% total company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications
• Strong employee tenure and history of internal promotions
• Small-company environment with high visibility and autonomy
• Stability and resources of a large global parent organization
• Broad exposure across accounting, finance, operations, and senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the month-end close process
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting
• Support revenue accounting, invoicing, collections, expense reporting, and cash disbursements
• Prepare financial reporting for corporate headquarters
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial analysis
• Support working capital and cash flow management
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Partner with operations, sales, and management on financial and business initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP
• ERP experience required; NetSuite preferred
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment
• CPA, active pursuit of CPA, MBA, or MS Accounting is a plus