Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and hands-on Accountant to oversee the daily financial activities of our growing custom sheet metal fabrication business.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, including customer invoices, accounts payable, account reconciliations, and some financial reporting.

Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, the Accountant will work closely with company ownership to provide meaningful financial analysis, identify opportunities for improvement, and support special projects that contribute to the company's financial and operational success.

The ideal candidate is a detailed, dependable, self-motivated professional who enjoys working in a small to mid-sized business environment, is comfortable managing both transactional accounting and higher-level financial analysis and can communicate financial information clearly to business leaders.

Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is highly desirable, along with prior experience working directly with business owners or senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Financial Operations

• Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting and financial activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Prepare, review, and process customer invoices, ensuring proper documentation, pricing, and timely billing.
• Manage accounts receivable, including monitoring outstanding balances, tracking collections, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Process vendor invoices, coordinate payment schedules, and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are properly categorized and recorded.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities and coordinate with internal or external payroll providers as needed.
• Engage with ownership as needed specific to cash on hand and upcoming items that significantly adjust the cash position.

2.

Manufacturing & Job Costing

Support

• Partner with operations and estimating teams to improve visibility into job-level financial performance.
• Support tracking and analysis of material costs, labor expenses, and manufacturing overhead.
• Assist in evaluating profitability by customer, project, or product category.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost tracking, billing accuracy, and overall financial performance.
• Support inventory valuation, work-in-process reporting, and related reconciliations as applicable.

3. Support & Special Projects

• Support one-time financial projects, including cost analysis, investment evaluations, expense reviews, and process improvements.
• Help develop and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Proactively identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen business performance.
• Support any financial system updates or migrations.

4. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, with experience using QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Experience helping to prepare financial reports for management.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, including system administration, reporting, or data migration.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machine shop, production environment or operations environment a plus.
• Experience working directly with business ownership, a President, or General Manager.
• Familiarity with job costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field a plus.
• Experience supporting financial process improvements or accounting system enhancements.

Key Attributes for Success

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Ownership Mentality: Takes responsibility for financial accuracy, follows through on commitments, and approaches the business with a strong sense of accountability.
• Hands-On Approach: Comfortable managing everyday accounting transactions while also contributing to broader financial discussions.
• Analytical Thinking: Looks beyond the numbers to understand what is driving financial performance.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identifies potential issues early and recommends practical solutions.
• Strong Business Partnership: Builds effective working relationships with ownership, operations, and other team members.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial business where priorities can change and responsibilities may extend beyond traditional accounting functions.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion.

Measures of Success

Success in this position will be evaluated through:

• Timely and accurate customer invoicing and vendor payments.
• Completion of monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Improved visibility expenses and business profitability.
• Accurate and actionable financial information provided to ownership.
• Effective management of outstanding receivables and vendor obligations.
• Continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Successful completion of special financial projects and analytical requests.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person