Accounting Team Lead

Accounting Lead (Manufacturing)

Location: Rochester, NY

Pay: $75,000 – $80,000 per year

Job Type: Full‑time, Onsite

ERP System: Infor SyteLine (CloudSuite Industrial)

About the Role

We are a small manufacturing company (approximately 45 employees) seeking a hands‑on Accounting Lead to manage the day‑to‑day accounting activities for our Rochester location. This is a stable, individual‑contributor role.

The Accounting Lead will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end close, handling sales tax filings, and submitting routine financial reporting to our U.S.‑based parent company in Indiana. This role is well suited for an experienced accountant who prefers a hands‑on, execution‑oriented position in a steady manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Day‑to‑Day Accounting

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Complete daily cash, bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Weekly KPI reporting to parent company, including 13 week cash flow forecast
• Maintain accurate accounting records in the SyteLine ERP system

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Support and execute monthly close activities
• Prepare standard financial reports and basic variance explanations
• Submit monthly financial reporting packages to the parent company

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

• Maintain inventory accounting, including WIP and finished goods valuation
• Support standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis

Budgeting

• Preparation of the annual operating budget
• Track actual results against budget and provide routine reporting

Audit & Year‑End Support

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation at year‑end
• No responsibility for audit coordination or audit management

Systems & Process Support

• Act as the primary finance user of the SyteLine ERP system
• Assist with routine troubleshooting related to purchasing, inventory, and production transactions
• Support basic process documentation and consistency

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• ERP experience required (SyteLine preferred)
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work independently in a small‑company environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k match/company paid sort term and long term disability/company paid life insurance/paid time off/10 paid holidays
• Consistent workload and expectations
• Long‑term, stable role