Financial Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting, and month-end close for a manufacturing facility in the Chester/Hopewell area.

In this key leadership role, you will manage core accounting structures in SAP, oversee US GAAP compliance and external audits, and serve as the operational bridge between plant interfaces (freight, payroll, revenue) and corporate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close Management: Lead full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end GL close processes, journal entry reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations under US GAAP.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Serve as the primary lead for external audit requests, internal control evaluations (SOX), and joint venture compliance reporting.
• Accounting Operations & Systems: Oversee cross-functional ledger interfaces including payroll, freight, revenue recognition, and rebate accounting; maintain chart of accounts and master data in SAP.
• Team & Process Leadership: Supervise daily GL/AP/AR operational workflows, streamline accounting procedures, and support plant and operational leadership with clear financial insights.

Target Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive financial accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial operations, or similar environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and hands-on experience with SAP (or similar enterprise ERPs) and advanced Excel.
• Leadership & Drive: Demonstrated experience leading close processes, managing audits, and collaborating across plant operations and executive management.

Why Apply?

• High-Visibility Impact: Direct oversight of financial operations for a critical manufacturing site.
• Path for Growth: Ideal role for a Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor ready to step into a formal Manager role with broad organizational scope.
• Competitive Package: Comprehensive health, dental, retirement savings match, and paid time off.

salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close Management: Lead full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end GL close processes, journal entry reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations under US GAAP.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Serve as the primary lead for external audit requests, internal control evaluations (SOX), and joint venture compliance reporting.
• Accounting Operations & Systems: Oversee cross-functional ledger interfaces including payroll, freight, revenue recognition, and rebate accounting; maintain chart of accounts and master data in SAP.
• Team & Process Leadership: Supervise daily GL/AP/AR operational workflows, streamline accounting procedures, and support plant and operational leadership with clear financial insights.

Skills

• General Ledger (8 years of experience is required)
• Maintaining General Ledger (8 years of experience is required)
• Month-End Close (8 years of experience is required)
• Revenue Accounting (8 years of experience is required)
• Financial Accounting (8 years of experience is required)
• Financial Reporting (5 years of experience is required)
• Revenue Recognition (5 years of experience is required)
• Advanced Excel (5 years of experience is required)
• SAP (3 years of experience is preferred)
• CPA

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 8 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.