$50.00 - $75.00 / hour
Distribution
About The Opportunity - Accounting Manager
A growing organization in the manufacturing and distribution space is seeking a skilled Accounting Manager to oversee key financial operations, including inventory accounting, WIP management, and invoice processing. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting functions while partnering with senior finance leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency. Ideal for a hands-on leader, this position blends technical accounting expertise with team collaboration and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities - Accounting Manager
- Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, finished goods, and WIP (material, labor, and overhead)
- Oversee invoice processing, including review and approval of finished goods and vendor invoices
- Monitor and reconcile accrued accounts and ensure accuracy in inventory and costing data
- Conduct month-end close activities, including job costing analysis and inventory valuation
- Review financial statements, compare actuals to budget, and investigate variances
- Maintain and update inventory systems, including item master files and reporting corrections
- Review purchase orders against receiving documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Analyze job costing, production data, and expense allocations to ensure proper financial treatment
- Collaborate with finance leadership on reporting, projects, and process improvements
- Serve as a backup resource for accounting team members and support cross-functional initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 3 years of leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and WIP processes
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments (preferred)
- Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement solutions
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
- Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
About the company
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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. We’ve adapted to industry changes, listened to feedback, and expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.
In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.