Manufacturing Cost & General Ledger Accountant

Picture your month: you partner with production leaders to understand what rolled off the line, trace it through work-in-process, and translate it into precise financials. You close the books with confidence, reconcile every key balance, and deliver GAAP-compliant statements that leadership uses to steer the operation. If you thrive at the intersection of factory floor and finance, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Own core general ledger processes: journal entries, account reconciliations, and the month-end close.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; support and coordinate AP/AR activities as needed.
• Complete bank reconciliations, track cash flows, and perform detailed account analyses.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis—grounded in manufacturing cost structures.
• Execute inventory accounting (WIP, cost of goods sold, production-related expenses) with rigor.
• Support internal and external audits; uphold SOX requirements and internal control standards.
• Prepare concise financial reports and decision-ready analyses for management.
• Work within accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or comparable systems.
• Partner across departments and provide guidance to junior accounting staff when needed.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Direct accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (cost accounting, inventory, or production finance) is required.
• Strong command of GAAP, accrual principles, and general ledger fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, collaborative communicator who works well across functions.

Preferred

• Background in cost accounting, inventory valuation, or standard costing.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and experience supporting audits.
• Experience contributing to budgeting and forecasting in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time