Accounting Associate

Overview

Axios Profession Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to join our client’s manufacturing finance team. This role will play a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, and supporting cost accounting and operational analysis within a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership.

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support cost accounting functions, including inventory, standard costing, variances, and bill of materials accuracy.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to explain financial impacts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports with actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control procedures.
• Support external audits and provide required schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Utilize ERP systems (such as E2 or similar manufacturing ERP) and Excel to drive accurate and timely reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing variances strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required; manufacturing ERP strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership.

Axios Professional Recruitment is an entirely employee-owned company and the largest independent staffing firm in West Michigan. Since 1988, we’ve helped connect more than 300,000 people with meaningful, long-term career opportunities. Our mission is to match people with careers—not just jobs.