Accounting Analyst

Reports To:

Accounting Manager / Controller

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Exempt

Location:

On-Site – Manufacturing Facility

Industry: Manufacturing

The Accounting Analyst plays a vital role within the Finance & Accounting team, serving as a trusted resource for general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting support across the manufacturing operation. Working in close partnership with plant operations, procurement, and cost accounting, this role ensures financial data is accurate, timely, and audit-ready. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with direct manufacturing experience, a solid command of cost structures and inventory valuation, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced production environment.

Account Reconciliation & General Ledger

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of general ledger accounts including balance sheet, intercompany, and cost accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner; document root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Review, prepare, and post standard, recurring, and adjusting journal entries to maintain general ledger accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile all sub‑ledgers — accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory — to the general ledger each reporting period.
• Drive month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed within established deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized trial balance; flag variances and unusual activity for management review.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Support

• Assist with the development and maintenance of standard costs; perform variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead, and material usage) and report findings to plant management.
• Reconcile raw material, work‑in‑process (WIP), and finished goods inventory accounts; investigate discrepancies in coordination with warehouse and production teams.
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes, including reconciliation of count results to system records and variance disposition.
• Analyze manufacturing overhead allocation and absorption rates; identify anomalies and present findings to the Controller.
• Track and report scrap, rework, and waste costs, ensuring accurate and timely reflection in the financial statements.
• Partner with operations on capital project tracking, expense vs. capitalization decisions, and tooling/equipment cost analysis.
• Prepare and distribute internal financial reports, account schedules, and ad‑hoc analyses to support management decision‑making.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial packages including actuals‑vs‑budget and prior‑period variance commentary.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing historical data, trend analysis, and departmental cost inputs.
• Maintain fixed asset records including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation to the fixed asset sub‑ledger.
• Develop and maintain Excel‑based financial models, reports, and dashboards to improve visibility into plant‑level financial performance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure all accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests.
• Proactively identify control gaps and process inefficiencies; recommend and help implement sustainable improvements.
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready work papers for all reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities (if applicable), including walkthroughs, testing, and remediation tracking.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Solid command of cost accounting principles including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation (FIFO, LIFO, or weighted…