Accounting, Budgeting, Business Operations, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Decision Support, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Tax, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Sales Tax, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
Senior Accountant - Manufacturing
Location: Madison Heights, VA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About QAD:
Quality Archery Designs (QAD) has been manufacturing innovative and high-quality archery accessories in Madison Heights, VA since 1992. We are proud to foster a family-oriented culture where teamwork, respect, and integrity guide everything we do. Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment.
Join Our Team:
Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for process improvement? Are you interested in joining a tight-nit team who supports top-notch American manufacturing? QAD is looking for a Senior Accountant to support our executive team with high-quality financial reporting, ensure compliance, and help streamline accounting operations for growth.
What You'll Do:
Lead Daily Accounting Operations
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and all applicable regulatory standards
- Oversee transactional accounting and financial system integrity
Support Executive Decision-Making
- Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports
- Provide insights that guide planning, forecasting, and leadership priorities
Safeguard Assets & Streamline Processes
- Establish and refine internal controls
- Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and inefficiencies
Manage Tax Responsibilities
- Prepare or coordinate filings for business, property, excise, and sales taxes
- Collaborate with external CPAs to support income tax compliance and optimization
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of accounting/finance experience (manufacturing background strongly preferred)
- Strong grasp of GAAP and regulatory frameworks
- QuickBooks experience and comfort with financial software
- Demonstrated discretion with confidential data
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Solid leadership and collaboration abilities
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Familiarity with cost accounting practices, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Ability to understand corporate structures and business operations
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days
- Positive, respectful workplace with long-term opportunity
Job Tags:
Senior Accountant; Controller; Financial Accounting Lead; Accountant; Cost Accounting; GAAP; Finance Jobs VA; Manufacturing Accounting; Budgeting; Executive Finance; QuickBooks; CPA; Strategic Finance; Outdoor Industry Careers