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McKinstry

Accounting Lead - Manufacturing

Spokane, WA · On-site

This role serves as the Accounting Lead supporting manufacturing-driven transformation for the modular products business, building the financial and operational processes required to support rapid ...

McKinstry

Accounting Lead - Manufacturing

Spokane, WA · On-site

This role serves as the Accounting Lead supporting manufacturing-driven transformation for the modular products business, building the financial and operational processes required to support rapid ...

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Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory · Strong understanding of P&L ownership · Experience in a small or family‐owned business environment · Solid GAAP knowledge and ...

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Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory · Strong understanding of P&L ownership · Experience in a small or family‐owned business environment · Solid GAAP knowledge and ...

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Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory · Strong understanding of P&L ownership · Experience in a small or family‐owned business environment · Solid GAAP knowledge and ...

All In One Accounting

Accountant - Manufacturing

Eagan, MN · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

About Us All In One Accounting is a 7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin ... Manufacturing accounting is its own world: standard costing, inventory valuation, COGS analysis ...

AstroNova, Inc.

Accounting Manager

West Warwick, RI · On-site

Oversee inventory accounting, fixed assets, and manufacturing accounting. * Monitor cash collections, vendor payments, and working capital performance. * Support external audits, tax filings, and ...

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.

Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, and cost allocations. * Support and administer Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting for long-term projects and ...

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Accounting Manager

Troy, OH · On-site

Accounting Manager Dayton, OH | On-site $100k- $120k The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a manufacturing organization, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and ...

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How much do manufacturing accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for manufacturing accounting in the United States is $79,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is manufacturing accounting?

A Manufacturing Accounting job involves tracking, analyzing, and managing the financial aspects of a manufacturing company's operations. This includes cost accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure accurate production cost assessments. Manufacturing accountants work closely with production and management teams to improve efficiency and profitability. They also ensure compliance with financial regulations and help optimize resource allocation for better financial performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for manufacturing accounting?

To thrive in Manufacturing Accounting, you need a solid grasp of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing resource planning (MRP) software, and certifications like CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are often expected. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately tracking production costs, supporting decision-making, and ensuring operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges faced in manufacturing accounting?

Manufacturing Accounting professionals often encounter challenges such as managing complex cost allocations, tracking inventory fluctuations, and ensuring accurate reporting amidst changing production schedules. These tasks require a high level of attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to new data or reporting requirements. Staying current with updates in manufacturing technology and regulations can also be demanding. However, overcoming these challenges offers valuable opportunities to develop expertise and contribute significantly to improved financial performance and operational efficiency.

Is manufacturing accounting difficult?

Manufacturing accounting can be complex due to the need to track production costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold accurately. It requires understanding of cost accounting principles, attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software. The role often involves analyzing financial data within a manufacturing environment to support cost control and profitability.

What does a manufacturing accountant do?

A manufacturing accountant is responsible for managing financial records related to production costs, inventory, and budgets within a manufacturing environment. They analyze cost data, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, often using tools like ERP systems. Strong attention to detail and understanding of cost accounting are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Accounting job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,845 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Accounting Lead - Manufacturing

Spokane, WA • On-site

McKinstry
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

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Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
  • renewables and energy services
  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
The Opportunity with McKinstry
We are currently seeking an Accounting Lead - Manufacturing to join our Offsite Manufacturing team in Spokane, WA. This role serves as the Accounting Lead supporting manufacturing-driven transformation for the modular products business, building the financial and operational processes required to support rapid growth, manufacturing complexity, and system integration. It translates end-to-end manufacturing activity into controlled, scalable accounting processes across procure-to-pay, inventory, billings, and cash flow. This role will partner closely with the Controller to execute accounting requirements. Additional responsibilites may include:
Manufacturing Systems & Process Enablement
  • Serve as Finance & Accounting lead for manufacturing and ERP-related process initiatives, ensuring accounting requirements are embedded in system design, configuration and on-going enhancements.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting processes aligned to manufacturing workflows, including:
    • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and vendor lifecycle
    • Inventory movement, valuation, and cost capture
    • Production/job costing and variance treatment
    • Billings, cash application, and financial module close
  • Ensure transaction flows support accurate reporting, subledger integrity, and close
  • Partner with technology, operations, and business teams to align system configuration with accounting, reporting, and control requirements

Financial Accounting Process Excellence
  • Develop, implement, and optimize accounting processes that support manufacturing and operational activities.
  • Build and enhance core accounting processes
    • Month-end close tied to manufacturing activity
    • Reconciliations across inventory, P2P, accruals, and subledgers
    • Standardization of high-volume and complex transactions
    • Validation of supporting reporting and schedules, including alignment to other financial systems where applicable
  • Identify opportunities to improve process effectiveness, data quality, and internal controls
  • Establish and maintain repeatable, scalable, and audit-ready processes

Operational Execution: Billing, Cash & Transactions
  • Lead execution of key operational finance processes:
    • Billing/invoicing aligned to production, delivery, and contract terms
    • Cash management tied to billing timing, collections, and working capital
    • Transaction validation, data entry oversight, and issue resolution
  • Develop and maintain processes aligned with vendor and customer expectations to improve billing accuracy, reduce disputes, and strengthen cash flow
  • Align operational triggers (production, shipment, milestones) with financial outcomes

Data Integrity, Controls & Process Optimization
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial and operational data across integrated systems
  • Design, implement, and enhance internal controls across procurement, inventory, billing, and cash management and other key financial processes
  • Identify opportunities to improve system utilization, streamline workflows and reduce manual effort through process and system improvements and automation
  • Support continued enhancements, system integrations and process optimization

Cross-Functional Integration & Execution
  • Operate across manufacturing, accounting, ERP, business technology, and corporate F&A teams
  • Facilitate clarity on ownership, handoffs, and process gaps
  • Ensure consistent execution across interdependent workflows
  • Drive progress independently and escalate when needed

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA required; active licensure not required.
  • 8+ years of accounting experience with 5 years in manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environments.
  • Public accounting audit experience preferred, with exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing accounting, including inventory accounting, cost accounting, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost flows, P2P processes, subledger reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Experience partnering with manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, warehouse, and production leaders to ensure financial results accurately reflect operational activity.
  • Experience with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems such as Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar platforms, including inventory accounting, production accounting, costing, inventory valuation, cycle counts, and operational reporting.
  • Experience supporting ERP/MRP implementations, system integrations, and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing data, inventory transactions, bills of material (BOMs), routings, production orders, and inventory controls.
  • Ability to design and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting aligned with manufacturing operations and system architecture.
  • Experience ensuring data integrity and reconciliation across manufacturing, operational, and financial systems.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience operating in high-growth, transformation, acquisition integration, or ERP modernization environments.

Travel
  • Based in Spokane, WA.
  • Travel to Seattle and manufacturing facilities as needed.

PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • "Building Good" paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
The pay range for this position is $99,270 - $152,910 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
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