About Our Client

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst with approximately 4+ years of accounting experience. This role offers a dynamic environment where the successful candidate will take ownership of the full accounting lifecycle for the site and play a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational insight, and business performance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager at the parent company, this individual will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and site-level financials, including month-end close, AP/AR, internal controls, inventory accounting, and financial forecasting. This is a highly visible role and a key contributor to the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Financial Close, Reporting & Forecasting

• Own and execute the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and site-level financial results.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and long-range forecasting processes.
• Support the development of annual plant budgets, including manufacturing standards and period expense budgets.
• Prepare and enhance financial reporting related to production, sales performance, and operational metrics.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support cash flow visibility.

Payroll & Third-Party Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate third-party payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Business Partnership & Operational Support

• Act as a finance business partner to plant operations, linking operational performance to financial outcomes.
• Support a lean manufacturing culture by participating in gemba walks, kaizen events, and value stream mapping initiatives as needed.
• Identify and support cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities.

Internal Controls, Inventory & Capital Projects

• Implement and maintain compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure strong internal controls to mitigate financial risk.
• Manage inventory accounting, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Ensure capital projects comply with corporate policies and demonstrate appropriate financial returns.

Analysis & Special Projects

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Develop insights and projections to improve visibility into future business performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Approximately 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proven ability to connect plant operational metrics with financial performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across plant and corporate teams.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality, accurate results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to work on site, full time