Accounting Manager at Bell & Associates, Inc. Accounting Manager at Bell & Associates, Inc. in Scarborough, Maine Posted in 3 days ago.

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full-time We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing and technology company in Scarborough, ME. Relocation assistance could be considered, though local is preferred. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take a significant step toward future Controller and CFO-level responsibilities. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will take increasing ownership of the month-end close, financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. While this is an Accounting Manager-level position, it is currently an individual contributor role with no direct reports . The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on while also wanting broader exposure to the financial operations of a business. The long-term goal is to develop this individual as a potential successor to the CFO over the next 3-5 years. Why Join? Up to $120K base salary + 10% bonus Clear Controller/CFO career path 401(k) with up to 9% total company contribution Tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications Strong employee tenure and history of internal promotions Small-company environment with high visibility and autonomy Stability and resources of a large global parent organization Broad exposure across accounting, finance, operations, and senior leadership Responsibilities Take a lead role in the month-end close process Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting Support revenue accounting, invoicing, collections, expense reporting, and cash disbursements Prepare financial reporting for corporate headquarters Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial analysis Support working capital and cash flow management Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls Partner with operations, sales, and management on financial and business initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting required 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Manufacturing accounting experience required Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, and

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experience required; NetSuite preferred Strong Excel and financial analysis skills Comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment CPA, active pursuit of CPA, MBA, or MS Accounting is a plus