Lead. Improve. Grow.
Join a Growing Manufacturing Organization
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the daily accounting activities of multiple manufacturing and distribution business units while supervising shared Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this position is ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller who is ready to expand their leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, improving processes, mentoring others, and growing into a senior accounting leadership position.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting operations for assigned business units.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with monthly close and financial reporting.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
- Review payroll accounting and sales tax filings.
- Assist with commissions, customer rebates, and intercompany accounting.
- Supervise AP and AR staff and help establish priorities.
- Improve accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
- Support the Corporate Controller with special projects and financial analysis.
Challenges You'll Help Solve
You'll play an important role in helping us:
- Improve the monthly close process.
- Strengthen AP and AR operations.
- Improve reconciliations and reporting accuracy.
- Standardize accounting procedures.
- Help build a stronger, more accountable accounting department.
- Develop into a future accounting leader within the organization.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's degree in Accounting (minimum required).
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Minimum four years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Experience leading projects or mentoring accounting staff.
- QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop.
- ERP experience (Infor SyteLine preferred).
- Inventory accounting.
- Sales tax compliance.
- Multi-company accounting.
What We're Looking For
Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and is ready to grow as a leader.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be proactive, accountable, and dependable.
- Communicate issues early rather than allowing problems to grow.
- Take ownership of assignments and follow them through to completion.
- Work collaboratively while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Be willing to learn, mentor others, and accept increasing responsibility.
- Continuously improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
Our Core Expectations
We believe successful accounting organizations are built on:
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Location, Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, on-site position based primarily in our Bradenton, Florida office.
We offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
