Analyst – Manufacturing Accounting & Financial Operations

Overview

This role supports the accounting and financial operations of manufacturing clients. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules, contributing to month-end close activities, and supporting accounting processes related to inventory, costing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support monthly close activities and the preparation of accurate financial statements
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and capitalization
• Prepare clear, accurate, and review-ready accounting workpapers
• Address review comments promptly and ensure assigned deliverables are completed within agreed timelines

Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory & Costing

• Support inventory reconciliations and investigate differences between accounting and operational records
• Assist with work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, job costing, and cost allocation
• Support the review of inventory valuations, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing-related accounting entries
• Assist in identifying inventory and costing discrepancies that may affect financial reporting or profitability
• Work with client teams to obtain and validate information required for accurate accounting

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice validation, vendor reconciliations, and payment documentation
• Assist with purchase order matching and invoice approval controls
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, aging reports, and collections-related accounting issues
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving customer and vendor accounts
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for financial transactions

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify accounting process gaps, recurring errors, and opportunities for improvement
• Support documentation and implementation of accounting workflows and procedures
• Maintain accurate task updates, documentation, and deadlines in workflow management systems

Collaboration & Client Delivery

• Collaborate with Client Leads and other team members across multiple client engagements
• Communicate outstanding issues, dependencies, and potential delays proactively
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities from preparation through review and completion
• Support client reporting and respond to accounting-related requests in a timely and professional manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP or demonstrated ability to apply relevant accounting standards
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and reconcile financial data
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Odoo, or similar platforms
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other inventory-intensive businesses
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, WIP, job costing, or standard costing
• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CPA
• Experience working with U.S.-based businesses or outsourced accounting teams
• Exposure to ERP systems and accounting workflow management tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Not provided in the source materials

Location

• Remote environment (U.S. manufacturing clients)