Hello! Our large manufacturing client is in need of a accounting manager. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with manufacturing accounting / cost accounting. The candidate will also be responsible for financial analysis and have two direct reports.

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Industry: Manufacturing

Schedule: On-site

Description:

• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

• Compiles composite reports from information provided by department employees.

• Prepares month-end closing entries for the recording of all cost accounting activities.

• Maintains the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with the organization’s policies, accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assists in closing the monthly books.

• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies bank activity as necessary, and addresses inquiries from banks.

• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.

• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

Financial Analysis

• Provides timely and comprehensive reports including but not limited to month end, quarter end, and annual end and continuous and periodic analysis of balance sheet reconciliations, expenditures, financial performance, budgets, inventories, capital expense, manufacturing performance and forecasts of present and future performance of the organization.

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.

• Analyzes manufacturing variances, preparing written explanations supporting the monthly forecast.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports departmental costs, both actual and standard. Works closely with department managers to understand actual and forecasted departmental costs.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems, complete projects, and identify and address areas of opportunity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Ability to correctly prepare sales tax reports.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.