Accountant

Accountant – Part-time - Manufacturing Environment (AR & AP Focus)

We are looking for a part-time Accountant with AR/AP responsibilities responsible for managing the financial operations of a production environment, ensuring accurate tracking of customer receivables and vendor payables while supporting overall manufacturing cost control.

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices in line with sales and operations data
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile AR subledgers to the general ledger
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries
• Partner with sales and operations to ensure accurate invoicing and timely billing.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process high-volume vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform three-way matches (purchase order, receipt, invoice) in a manufacturing context.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks)
• Maintain vendor records and resolve supplier discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls

General Manufacturing Accounting Duties:

• Responsible for General Ledger
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare regular financial reports for manufacturing projects
• Analyze manufacturing variances and operational trends
• Maintain accurate inventory and cost records, including raw material in/out and adjustments
• Reconcile daily stock reports with system and security book records
• Support month-end and year-end closes, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support and prepare annual tax filings

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience: 2–4+ years in AR/AP and general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and production operations to ensure accurate billing, time payments and effective cost control.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems; strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills .
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and able to work under pressure
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information and complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, cost accounting, and inventory management

Typical Work Environment

• Schedule: Part-time (16 – 20) hours per week)

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person