Accounting Manager

TITLE: Accounting Manager
TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Onsite
START DATE: June/July 2026

We are seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will support month-end close activities, profitability analysis, forecasting, inventory costing, compliance, and financial process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with operational teams across the organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting packages and operational reports
• Analyze costs, profitability, and COGS by product line and customer
• Maintain bad debt reserves, cash management schedules, and lender-related reporting activities
• Manage monthly financial close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Build and maintain annual budgets and support expense management against budget targets
• Process payroll-related accounting entries and maintain payroll and vacation accrual schedules
• Maintain inventory costing and support inventory planning activities in coordination with purchasing and operations teams
• Support payroll administration activities for employees and temporary staff through ADP and related systems
• Track sales programs, commissions, and related accruals
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash activity, and related treasury functions
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
• Prepare and file sales & use tax and excise tax filings on a periodic basis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies within accounting and finance functions
• Participate in strategic planning discussions with senior leadership
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax preparation firms during year-end close activities
• Manage commercial insurance administration including audits, claims, and coverage renewals
• Support regulatory compliance activities and required filings
• Coordinate with third-party IT service providers supporting company technology systems
• Supervise and support accounting staff and related operational processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting and finance experience with the ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, bills of material (BOMs), and cost analysis is strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables; candidates should expect to complete two Excel assessments during the interview process
• Strong understanding of accounting operations including month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in both collaborative and independent settings
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to establish and follow consistent processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is preferred
• Experience within manufacturing or inventory-based environments is ideal
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, general ledger reconciliation, and corporate accounting practices is preferred

EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.