Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager | Montgomery, AL | $95k - $110

We are currently seeking a motivated Accounting Manager to join our client’s team. As the Accounting Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Controller and support the Finance team in monitoring financial results, performing financial reporting, managing general and cost accounting activities, budgeting, and other key projects aimed at driving business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of timely, accurate, and well-supported GAAP financial statements.
• Regularly analyze financial results for budget variances and contribute to the development and implementation of cost-cutting initiatives.
• Coordinate necessary information for external audits and serve as a primary internal contact during audit fieldwork.
• Support the month and year-end close processes.
• Monitor trends and develop assumptions on operational and financial data.
• Manage customer credit terms and monitor credit risk exposure.
• Support the annual budgeting process.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive financial experience, preferably with exposure to manufacturing.
• CMA or CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in financial and operations analysis, financial modeling, and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.
• Exposure to ERP or similar business systems is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize financial issues for communication to a non-financial audience.