Manufacturing Accounting Manager | Cost, GAAP & ERP

ADP, Inc.; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Laboratories is a leading effervescent product manufacturer in the United States seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll processing, and coordination with the Controller to ensure accurate timely payments and proper internal processing to GL accounts.

The role serves as back up for the Controller, supports annual audits, and participates in implementing the SAGE ERP system. A BS in Accounting/Finance and strong GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 yrs general accounting experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 yrs supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and accounting software.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of accounting processes.
• Perform weekly payroll responsibilities including processing, reconciling and editing in coordination with Human Resources.
• Perform month and year-end general ledger entries and adjustments within area of responsibility.
• Develop standard costs; maintain and update annually using bills of material and budgeted labor and overhead rates.
• Create various inventory and cost analyses for management as needed.
• Prepare and balance amortization schedules, loans, prepaid expenses, etc.
• Prepare and file required IRS reports including Sales and Use Tax Returns, W2s, 1099s, etc.
• Review AP accuracy
• Oversea collection activities of AR
• Maintain and optimize cost accounting systems, BOMs, and variance analyses within SAGE ERP.
• Monitor AP purchasing process and train others who purchase by reinforcing delivery dates, negotiating terms for payments, shipments, GL account numbers, etc.
• Manage fixed assets
• Manage 401K contributions and reconciliation
• Assist annual audit preparation, tax schedules, and internal controls testing for GAAP compliance.
• Provide support for annual 401K audit preparation
• Assist with implementation of new SAGE ERP system as it relates to Accounting functions.
• Perform cost analysis: Track costs in SAGE ERP material, direct labor & variable manufacturing costs, in conjunction with Controller to submit weekly reports to management.

Skills

General accounting

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE ERP

Job description

Tower Laboratories is a leading effervescent product manufacturer in the United States seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll processing, and coordination with the Controller to ensure accurate timely payments and proper internal processing to GL accounts.

The role serves as back up for the Controller, supports annual audits, and participates in implementing the SAGE ERP system. A BS in Accounting/Finance and strong GAAP knowledge are essential.