Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Randstad Finance & Accounting (Tatum) in Atlanta is seeking a highly experienced and adaptive accounting leader to serve as an Accounting Manager in our client's Accounting and Finance organization located in Bartow County, GA (near Cartersville). This position is on-site and reports to the Controller. Our client's ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the General Ledger Close and Reporting process and will partner with their FP&A team to support their business operations with accurate and timely financial information.

This key role will work closely with cross‑functional teams such as FP&A, supply chain, sales and operations, domestic headquarters (TTHA), and their Japan location.

Location: White, Georgia
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $115, per year
Work Hours: 8 to 5
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 10 Years

• Oversee three (3) direct reports in General Accounting, Fixed Assets and Accounts Payable, including financial reporting responsibilities
• Responsible for the integrity, accuracy and credibility of the company's financial results, ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP
• Manage multiple priorities and participating/driving in special projects

• Manage the client's monthly General Ledger Close and reporting of actual financial results and variance explanations
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and year‑end close calendar and checklist, ensuring compliance and cross‑functional dependencies are addressed
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, inventory adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure strong internal controls, audit readiness and compliance across manufacturing, inventory and cost accounting processes
• Support monthly closing activities with TTHA and TR to ensure alignment in timing and goals
• Manage Concur T&E system and corporate credit card program
• Oversee Fixed Asset accounting and governance, including capitalization, depreciation, impairments, disposals and construction in progress, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Ensure accurate asset records, controls and audit readiness, supporting capital investment tracking, operational decision making and financial reporting integrity
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization and team development

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual actual financial results, including P&L, Balance Sheet, budget and forecast to actuals and variance explanations
• Prepare divisional reports to support Plant Managers' operational review and decision making
• Establish and maintain close calendars, reporting standards and reconciliation requirements
• Support and collaborate with FP&A on accounting matters and variance drivers
• Maintain compliance with J-SOX when applicable (e.g., the client includes their No. America location(s) in the program)
• Manage external audit, including audit planning and issue resolution
• Oversee accounting policies and procedures to ensure timely and complete policy documentation

• Manages and supports Accounts Payable Supervisor in day‑to‑day Accounts Payable function
• Provide oversight and governance of Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant processing of invoices and payment disbursements
• Ensure strong internal controls over disbursements, vendor master data and approvals
• Manage accurate accruals, cutoff and reconciliation of payables, including inventory, capital expenditures, billings, etc.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations and Supply Chain to support efficient vendor relationships
• Maintain timely and accurate process flows, policies and procedures
• Drive and oversee P2P process improvements and efficiency

• Oversee and continuously improve the training program for the accounting team.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development for direct reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Expert Excel aptitude with ability to work with large data sets…