Accounting Manager

The Dixon Group•Chestertown, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking an Accounting Manager in Chestertown, Maryland. The role combines hands-on accounting expertise with strategic leadership over core financial operations, the Accounts Payable function, and process automation. The Accounting Manager supports close and consolidation activities, helps maintain internal controls and financial systems, and mentors the finance organization. The position serves as the designated backup to the Corporate Controller, guiding team priorities, reviewing financial statements, and making routine accounting decisions when needed. The role is based at 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, MD 21620, and is scheduled for 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $100,000–$150,000, with bonus eligibility. The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers worldwide. The company states that it does not provide U.S. work sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, balance sheet reconciliations, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while coordinating cross-functional accounting priorities.
Practical knowledge of Accounts Payable workflows, payment controls, and financial system enhancements.
A proactive, high-integrity approach, ownership of complex accounting challenges, and ability to adapt to broader management responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as Syteline and T&E software such as Concur.
CPA certification or active progress toward CPA.
Background in multi-location manufacturing or distribution environments.
Hands-on experience with P2P automation and shared-services allocation models.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate month-end and year-end close activities, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany and elimination entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
Serve as the designated backup to the Corporate Controller, guiding team priorities, reviewing financial statements, and making routine accounting decisions when needed.
Oversee Accounts Payable through the AP Supervisor, including invoice processing, payment controls, vendor master governance, and workflow automation in partnership with Procurement, Operations, and IT.
Review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and supporting schedules.
Partner with external auditors, support corporate tax and statutory requests, and maintain internal-control documentation.
Enhance financial systems, including Syteline and Concur T&E; automate consolidations and reconciliations; and optimize cost-center architecture and master data governance.
Mentor and develop high-performing teams, establishing cross-training and backup coverage across the finance organization.