Accounting Manager: GAAP, Audits & Team Growth

Yuasa Battery Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuasa Battery Incorporated in Reading, PA, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the full accounting cycle, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and strict GAAP compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating audits, driving budgeting and forecasting, and implementing robust controls to optimize working capital and asset management. On-site position, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Understanding of US GAAP and applicable laws and regulations.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Understands financial data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of working capital, fixed assets, and standard costing functions.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Strong organization and priority setting skills a must.
• Proven experience in financial project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standard costing.
• Ensure monthly and annual close processes, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and balance sheet accounts reconciliation.
• Responsible for Fixed Asset Ledger and capital spending processes, including ROI calculation, spending tracking, and post-capitalization audit and analysis.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and serve as liaison between the Company and the auditing firm.
• Monitor and analyze spending and financial trends, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and protect the company assets.
• Assist in developing the annual budget, forecasts, and long-term planning. Oversee the annual standard cost development process.
• Develop and inspire accounting team through coaching, meaningful feedback, and personalized growth plans.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Capital budgeting/ROI

Fixed assets management

Standard costing

Time management

Organizational skills

Financial project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Business Central

Sage

Job description

Yuasa Battery Incorporated in Reading, PA, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the full accounting cycle, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and strict GAAP compliance in a manufacturing setting.

The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating audits, driving budgeting and forecasting, and implementing robust controls to optimize working capital and asset management. On-site position, Monday–Friday.