Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with a stable, privately backed manufacturing company on their search for a Manufacturing Accounting Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support a collaborative accounting group with a blend of accounts receivable, reporting, analysis, month-end close, budgeting support, and broader manufacturing accounting responsibilities. This is a fully in-office position that offers strong long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to expand your responsibilities and develop into a broader accounting role over time. Starting salary is $60K-$75K and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Generate customer invoices and post incoming payments
- Reconcile daily bank activity and help ensure accuracy of cash reporting
- Communicate with customers regarding past due balances and support collections efforts
- Produce daily reporting related to bank activity, sales margins, and production efficiency
- Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and monthly reporting
- Provide backup support for accounts payable activities and help resolve escalated issues
- Support the annual budgeting process and gain exposure to financial planning activities
- Assist with annual physical inventory processes
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased efficiency
- Represent the finance team on cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies
- Experience with accounts receivable, reconciliations, and reporting
- Prior exposure to month-end close, budgeting, or manufacturing accounting is highly preferred
- Cost accounting experience is a plus, but training can be provided
- ERP experience is preferred; Epicor experience is a plus, but can be taught
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and vendors
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support different accounting functions as needed
