Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager Industry:

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Hybrid in Lancaster, PA The Accounting Manager will lead core close and reporting activities for the finance function. This role will oversee timely financial reporting, strengthen reconciliations and controls, and partner with operations and other departments to support accurate results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on close experience, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining compliance and reporting integrity. Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager will include:

• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial results, ensuring reporting is completed accurately and in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the period-end close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing profit and loss activity, and reconciling short-term balance sheet accounts.
• Record and review journal entries related to month-end and year-end close activities, including inventory-related adjustments, consolidation items, and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to capture key financial transactions and support accurate close results.
• Oversee add-back calculations and related entries, maintaining clear support for reporting adjustments and alignment with financing requirements.
• Monitor account reconciliations performed by the finance team, investigate variances promptly, and resolve discrepancies affecting short-term assets and liabilities.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to audit requests in a timely manner.
• Serve as the finance owner for key controls, chart of accounts data, and trial balance validation, including preparation for reporting uploads and coordination of accounting periods with IT.
• Identify and implement improvements to ERP accounting workflows and provide guidance to team members on financial systems, reporting tools, and close procedures. Requirements
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, including progressive responsibility in close and financial reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close procedures, and account reconciliation practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP platforms, along with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across finance, operations, IT, and other business teams.

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