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Small but growing manufacturer of delicious, packaged foods headquartered in St. Louis is seeking a talented Accounting Manager to work closely with the CFO to implement standard cost accounting and oversee the general ledger and internal financial reporting, as well as lead a staff of 3. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, a growth mindset, value collaboration, and be hungry to grow into a Controller. This company offers a positive, employee-first culture, as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cost Accounting and Accounting Controls
• Financial Reporting and Accounting Analysis
• Supervisory duties to include – recruitment, hiring, training, discipline & termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Cost Accounting and Accounting controls
• Supervise the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial close.
• Perform product costing and ensure the accuracy of inventory and cost of goods sold including direct and indirect costs.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.
• Review and enhance internal controls and guidelines for accounting and coordinate with other departments on policies
• Ensure there is a clear segregation of duties and create mitigating controls.
• Participate in the ERP implementation and ensure controls are in place.
• Work closely with auditors and manage the relationship.
• Ensure compensation is booked correctly by department.
• Financial Reporting and Accounting Analysis
• Track capital spending and projects
• Maintain accounting schedules such as depreciation, prepaids, and accruals.
• Compare actuals to budget and determine areas of improvements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with pricing to calculate and allocate production costs by line, product family, and product.
• Assist in long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Supervisory duties to include – recruitment, hiring, training, discipline & termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Lead, mentor, and train accounting staff, fostering a high-performing team.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and manage audit processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years accounting experience, cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in accounting management or supervisory preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of the policies within accounting.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.