Description:
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee Accounts Payable, Billing, and Inventory, while serving as a strategic partner to management. This role plays a key part in driving process improvements, ensuring ERP accuracy, and strengthening inventory controls.
This is a hybrid role based out of East Butler, PA with limited travel as needed.
***Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, green card, etc.) is not available.***
What You Will Do
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensure journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports are accurate and completed on schedule.
- Drive ERP-based reporting accuracy (OneStream, Workday, SAP, or equivalent), ensuring alignment between system data and financial statements.
- Lead preparation of inventory reconciliation, cost tracking, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements (if applicable), company SPI’s, RCM, and Segregation of Duties (SOD).
ERP & Inventory Management
- Serve as the ERP transition accounting lead, optimizing workflows, troubleshooting issues, and partnering with IT for system improvements and upgrades.
- Oversee ERP inventory modules, ensuring alignment between system records and physical counts, and develop SOPs for variance resolution and cost adjustments.
- Partner closely with the Inventory Control Manager to strengthen reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and standardization across multiple locations.
Operational Leadership
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals across AP, Billing, and Inventory; foster accountability, cross-training, and development.
- Assign appropriate responsibilities to maximize efficiency in back-office functions and period close.
- Recommend and implement process improvements, leveraging ERP automation where possible.
- Support budget preparation, monthly forecasts, and ad-hoc financial analysis for leadership.
Audit & Compliance
- Maintain effective internal controls and prepare for external/internal audits.
- Update and enforce accounting policies, SPI’s, and the company’s Table of Authority.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- CPA designation (preferred) or equivalent advanced work experience.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role (managing staff).
- Prior experience in manufacturing and/or distribution (required).
- Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., OneStream, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) – including system implementation, optimization, or upgrade projects.
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting (LIFO, FIFO, standard cost, reconciliations, and variance analysis).
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement ERP-driven solutions.
- Key competencies: Financial Management, Performance Management, Ethical Conduct, Attention to Detail, and Change Leadership.