Accounting Manager

Synectics Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant/Controller-level professional to lead general accounting for a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, actuals, forecasting, and budget reporting, ensuring timely, accurate corporate reporting. Key responsibilities include managing the month-end close, GAAP/SOX/COSO compliance, lease accounting, revenue recognition, and cost control across production and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, inventory accounting, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all general accounting functions: AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Actuals, Forecasting, Budget Reporting.
• Manage the month-end close process and prepare corporate reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, COSO, lease accounting, and revenue recognition standards.
• Monitor inventory valuation and production costs; manage manufacturing expenses.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and recommend actions.
• Prepare reports for tax authorities and support tax requirements.
• Maintain finance system modules and meet reporting deadlines.
• Provide backup support to the Controller and assist on special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP/financial systems

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all general accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Actuals, Forecasting, and Budget Reporting.

• Manage the month-end close process and prepare financial reports for corporate reporting.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, COSO, lease accounting, and revenue recognition standards.

• Monitor inventory valuation, production costs, and other manufacturing-related expenses.

• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) and recommend appropriate actions.

• Prepare reports for tax authorities and support tax-related requirements.

• Perform sustainability audit calculations and assist with audit activities.

• Maintain finance system modules and ensure corporate reporting deadlines are met.

• Provide backup support to the Controller and assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• 8-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, inventory accounting, lease accounting, and revenue recognition.

• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience with ERP/financial systems is preferred.

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities