Accounting Manager

GTI Fabrication

$105K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based environments
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
  • Experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Excel, especially with pivot tables and reconciliations
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support monthly close processes
  • Review and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis
  • Support job costing and project accounting
  • Collaborate with operations for accurate cost reporting
  • Improve accounting processes and workflows
  • Mentor and oversee accounting staff as team grows

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing projects
  • Collaborative, employee-focused culture
Full Job Description
Role Overview

GTI is seeking an Accounting Manager to support and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. This role will help manage core accounting functions, support close and reporting activities, improve processes, and provide hands-on accounting support across multiple entities and sites.

This is a strong fit for someone who has solid accounting fundamentals, enjoys process improvement, and is ready to help build structure within a growing accounting team.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Operations
  • Support and manage portions of the monthly close process.
  • Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
  • Support AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, and cash/account reconciliation processes.
  • Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

Manufacturing & Project Accounting
  • Assist with job costing, project accounting, inventory, and manufacturing cost tracking.
  • Partner with operations and finance to ensure accurate project, inventory, and cost reporting.
  • Help improve visibility into project profitability, margins, and cost trends.
  • Support multi-entity and multi-site accounting needs.

Process Improvement & Controls
  • Help improve accounting processes, documentation, workflows, and controls.
  • Support audit, tax, compliance, and year-end reporting requests.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within the accounting function.
  • Assist with ERP/accounting system improvements as needed.

Team Support
  • Help mentor or oversee accounting staff as the team grows.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, purchasing, and leadership.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information.


Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, project-based, construction, or job-costing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting principles.
  • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
  • Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative work style.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally Big 4, national, or large regional firm.
  • Prior supervisory, team lead, or staff mentoring experience.
  • Experience with job costing, project accounting, or manufacturing accounting.
  • Exposure to inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or margin analysis.
  • Multi-entity or multi-state accounting experience.
  • NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP/accounting system experience.
  • Experience improving accounting processes, controls, close procedures, or reporting workflows.
  • Interest in growing into a senior accounting leadership role as the company scales.


Benefits & Perks

GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
  • Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

$105,000 - $130,000 a year

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