accounting manager

Applied Motion Products is a rapidly growing company focused on automation and everything motion. Our goal is leadership in automation products through exceptional customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement. We have a joint venture with Moons' in Shanghai China that incorporates organizations in Germany, Romania, and Switzerland. As part of a global company with locations all over the world, our focus on innovation keeps us striving in developing a talented, well-rounded team that's ready to take the industrial world by storm

We offer our employees competitive benefits, including 401(k), PTO, medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, and FSA, along with a variety of resources that can help with career path planning.

Applied Motion Products is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies. This role manages financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and cash flow while optimizing cost-saving measures and maintaining internal controls. Additionally, the Accounting Manager provides leadership to the accounting team and collaborates with HR and management to support strategic financial decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervise daily accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring adherence to internal controls, GAAP standards, company policies, tax laws, and financial regulations. Oversee state regulatory filings, sales tax reporting, and new state setups as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the joint venture. Manage journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial audits by coordinating with internal and external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze financial data, KPIs, and cash flow to provide insights for decision-making. Prepare the annual budget, track expenses, monitor working capital, and implement cost-saving measures to enhance profitability.
• Oversee fixed asset purchases, sales, disposals, and the yearly business property statement filing.
• Ensure proper inventory costing. Monitor bi-annual stock-taking variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assess customer credit risk based on AR data and approve financial transactions and payments to maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering growth and efficiency. Partner with HR to ensure accurate processing of payroll, 401(k), benefits, and financial aspects of hiring and terminations.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Work Experience

5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 1–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role

• Skills/Attributes

Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, financial regulations, and internal controls. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis. Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. Proficiency in Excel, accounting software (e.g., SAP), and ERP systems. Leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring accounting staff. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities for working across departments and with external auditors.

• Qualifications (Education, Degrees, Certifications)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, CPA or CMA certification a plus. Additional training or certification in GAAP, tax regulations, or financial management is preferred.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations in conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged Sitting & Computer Use: Majority of the work is performed at a desk, requiring extended periods of sitting, typing, and data entry.
• Frequent Walking & Standing: Regular movement within the office to retrieve documents, attend meetings, and support facility or inventory control tasks.
• Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally required to lift and carry office supplies, files, or small equipment (typically up to 2025 lbs).
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment such as printers, scanners, and telephones.
• Visual & Auditory Requirements: Must be able to read financial reports, analyze data on screens, and communicate effectively in person, via email, and over the phone.
• Office & Facility Interaction: May involve occasional movement to oversee office equipment maintenance, security systems, and inventory control areas.
• General Physical Activity: Occasional bending, reaching, or kneeling to access files, organize storage areas, or set up office equipment.

TRAVEL: This job requires [minimal travel (less than 5%)