Operational Accounting Manager - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance and Accounting is actively seeking an Accounting Manager in Newburyport, MA. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and will have a background in cost accounting and inventory management.

Role: Accounting Manager (Direct Hire)
Location: Newburyport, MA (On-Site)

Pay: $130,000-$140,000

Benefits:

• 401k with company match
• Competitive medical, dental and vision
• ST and LT disability with life insurance
• PTO and holiday pay

Premise:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring all accounting activities are conducted in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Managing of AP and AR department and ensuring timely completion of work (serve as backup, as needed)
• Responsible for inventory accounting and make recommendations on automated accounting solutions
• Manage credit/credit process

• Manages the company-wide inventory accounting process, including supporting plant locations with inventory / costing issues, and advising on proper procedures.
• Supports all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including detailed account reconciliations for assigned functions.
• Analyze balance sheets monthly
• Assists the controller in the management of quarter-end and year-end audits performed by a 3rd party public accounting firm, ensuring favorable and timely completions.
• Supports the preparation of all periodic tax and statutory filings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)
• 5+ years of accounting and management experience
• Manufacturing industry and inventory / cost accounting experience required.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Accounting ERP software experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a level-headed demeanor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.