Accounting Manager

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

45d • $105,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level