Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager / Controller Location: Springfield, OH (On-Site) Work Type: Full-Time

Note: Candidates Must Have Manufacturing Industry Experience.

Job description

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will take ownership of accounting processes, identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement, and provide reliable financial information to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, bookkeeping, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for presentation to company leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review general ledger accounts, including prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor financial transactions and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain and oversee fixed asset schedules, ensuring proper recording, tracking, and depreciation in accounting systems, including Sage.
• Review payroll reports, monthly accruals, and journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial data, identify variances and anomalies, and communicate findings to management.
• Tax, Audit & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of applicable sales tax, Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), and other required tax filings.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of annual 1099 forms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team management experience, with the ability to lead and develop accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, month-end closing procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience with fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, accounts receivable, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with sales tax, CAT filings, 1099 reporting, and audit preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting/ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated dependability, accountability, and a collaborative approach to work.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, GAAP and month-end closing procedures?
• Do you have Familiarity with sales tax, CAT filings, 1099 reporting, and audit preparation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• accounting in manufacturing environment: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person