We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead key accounting activities supporting inventory, fixed assets, and indirect tax operations in Pennsylvania. This role works closely with finance, operations, and other business partners to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve process effectiveness, and support sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to drive consistency across complex accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close activities for inventory, fixed assets, and indirect tax accounts, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls that promote compliance, reduce risk, and support reliable financial reporting.
• Work with cross-functional partners to improve accounting workflows, enhance inventory reporting, and assess reserve needs related to slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Partner with operational teams to evaluate product costing, investigate manufacturing or inventory variances, and recommend improvements to inventory practices.
• Provide accounting oversight for capital initiatives, including guidance on capitalization, asset tracking, and depreciation treatment.
• Manage indirect tax activities by overseeing the preparation and timely submission of sales and use tax, property-related taxes, unclaimed property filings, and other applicable returns.
• Monitor capital spending and support tax planning efforts through research, budgeting assistance, and coordination during government tax examinations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff by setting expectations, offering coaching, and encouraging ongoing growth.
• Support external audit engagements by preparing requested documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and helping ensure a smooth audit process.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities within a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on expertise in inventory accounting, including costing, reserve analysis, and variance review.
• Experience overseeing fixed asset accounting and supporting capital project accounting decisions.
• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to coordinate effectively with external auditors.
• Understanding of internal controls and accounting compliance requirements related to tax and reporting processes.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide, train, and develop accounting team members.

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