Description
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations for an established manufacturing company in Tacoma, WA. This hands-on role owns the full accounting function, with limited supervisory responsibility, and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can ensure accuracy while driving process improvements. The position partners closely with operational and leadership teams to deliver financial insight, strengthen reporting, and support continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, ensuring timely completion of month-end activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Manage the company's accounting records and serve as the primary internal owner of financial operations.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, review product cost performance, and investigate variances to support better financial and operational decisions.
- Identify opportunities to streamline manual workflows by introducing automation, improving system usage, and enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Prepare and review financial information for leadership, delivering clear analysis that supports planning, budgeting, and business performance discussions.
- Work cross-functionally with other departments to align financial data with day-to-day business activity and operational goals.
- Support audit readiness and maintain organized documentation to ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and accessible.
- Build stronger vendor-related financial insight by contributing to purchasing analysis and helping identify cost-saving opportunities over time.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and general ledger activities.
- Background in manufacturing accounting with practical knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes through automation, system enhancements, or workflow redesign.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into actionable recommendations.
- Experience supporting audits and maintaining reliable financial controls and documentation.
- CPA or CMA designation is preferred, along with experience in a manufacturing setting.
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