Description We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join our team in Garden City, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, with a solid foundation in accounting practices and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including production flow and inventory management. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Manage inventory and manufacturing cost accounting, including raw material tracking, consumption, and yield analysis.
Monitor scrap reporting, metal loss, and raw material recovery to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Maintain and update cost components such as materials, freight, labor, and overhead allocations.
Reconcile monthly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accurate valuation.
Oversee work-in-progress reconciliation across production stages for inventory accuracy.
Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements.
Develop and analyze operational metrics such as productivity, scrap rates, and manufacturing margins.
Create dashboards and reporting tools for plant leadership and executive management.
Supervise and mentor accounting team members, assigning tasks and reviewing work for accuracy.
Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Demonstrated expertise in inventory accounting and general ledger systems.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Leadership experience, including mentoring and supervising a team.
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