Manufacturing Accounting Manager | Finance & Operations (1436)

Qualified Staffing; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own the company’s accounting and financial operations in a hands-on leadership role within a growing manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on daily accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting to leadership, with ownership of general ledger activities, month-end close, and process improvements to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR skills.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, inventory and COGS.
• Inventory reconciliations and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing costs (materials, labor, overhead).
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and own the accounting function.
• Strong communication with leadership and operations.
• Experience in a growing manufacturing company environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using QuickBooks.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month end close.
• Manage and reconcile inventory related accounting activity.
• Monitor COGS and manufacturing related costs.
• Support inventory valuation and ensure accurate inventory reporting.
• Review manufacturing costs, margins, and related financial activity.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and provide visibility into the company financial position.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and current.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Work closely with company leadership and operations to provide meaningful financial information that supports business decisions.
• Take ownership of accounting and financial processes as the company grows.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

COGS analysis

Financial reporting

Inventory control

Month end close

Cost accounting

Communication with leadership

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Manufacturing Accounting Manager | Finance & Operations

Direct Hire | $85,000 to $125,000 Based on Experience

A strong and rapidly growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of the company accounting and financial operations. This is a key position for an accounting professional with a strong manufacturing background who can manage the daily accounting function while providing financial reporting, analysis, and financial oversight to company leadership.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation and manufacturing experience who enjoys being hands on, working independently, and taking ownership of the financial function within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing environment
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using QuickBooks
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month end close
• Manage and reconcile inventory related accounting activity
• Monitor COGS and manufacturing related costs
• Support inventory valuation and ensure accurate inventory reporting
• Review manufacturing costs, margins, and related financial activity
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
• Monitor cash flow and provide visibility into the company financial position
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and current
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Work closely with company leadership and operations to provide meaningful financial information that supports business decisions
• Take ownership of accounting and financial processes as the company continues to grow

Required Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with experience in a manufacturing environment ( Required)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, including inventory and COGS
• Experience with inventory reconciliations and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations
• Understanding of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience managing a broad range of accounting and financial responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and take ownership of the accounting function
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with company leadership and operations
• Experience working within a growing manufacturing company environment