The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting functions and leading the Accounting Team.Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the electronic manufacturing services business. We build products for our nation’s leading medical, defense, aerospace and communications companies. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.What you’ll do:
Manage accounting department personnel, practices and procedures to maximize efficiency
Maintain and improve forecasting model
Strong working knowledge of all traditional accounting functions such as A/R, A/P, Payroll, G/L activities
Strong knowledge of product and job costing in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of inventory tracking and valuation, standard variances and methodologies for resolution
Understanding of activity-based costing methodologies for overhead allocations
Drive budget process & Improve quote model in collaboration with other team members
Develop costing information systems by process, product and program, including an activity-based standard costing system
Ensure accurate inventory reporting
Manage year-end audit requirements of outside CPA firm
RequirementsWhat you’ll need:
Proficient in MS Excel and MRP/ERP systems, SQL database reporting, and data extraction
Advanced math skills and ability to work accurately with numbers required.
Demonstrated self-management and strong problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
Detail oriented, accuracy, and thoroughness required.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive and professional manner
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting
5+ years’ experience working in and leading accounting and finance functions within a manufacturing environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessaryBenefitsEmployees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K (with employer match)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Profit sharing
