We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract assignment based in Vermont. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure audit readiness in a manufacturing environment. The position will play a key part in strengthening reporting accuracy, managing reconciliations, and guiding day-to-day accounting operations throughout the contract engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and on schedule.
- Oversee general ledger activity, maintaining organized records and resolving discrepancies that could affect reporting integrity.
- Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow through on corrective actions as needed.
- Support financial statement audit activities by organizing requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and helping address open items promptly.
- Monitor accounting processes within a manufacturing setting, including cost-related analysis and reporting that supports operational decision-making.
- Review cost accounting data to help validate inventory-related balances, product costing, and expense allocations.
- Assist with process improvements or accounting workflow changes, including updates tied to internal systems or reporting procedures when required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including experience in an Accounting Manager or similar leadership-level role.
- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
- Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
- Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to work effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cost accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a Contract role while meeting reporting deadlines.