Accounting Specialist

Bowden Manufacturing•Willoughby, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowden Manufacturing is a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer located in Lake County, Ohio. We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and financial reporting within our organization. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal controls, and assisting with financial analysis. The Staff Accountant will work closely with operations and leadership to ensure financial data supports informed business decisions. This position reports directly to the Controller and offers strong exposure to financial operations within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
3–6 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash management
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Infor, or Syteline
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
Strong attention to detail and teamwork capabilities

Responsibilities

Process and verify vendor invoices while resolving cost variances and identifying opportunities for cost control
Manage vendor payments, apply tax exemptions, and reconcile unvouchered receipts
Handle daily cash applications, collections, credit memos, and customer account inquiries
Assist in preparing weekly bank borrowing certificates and maintaining cash flow forecasts
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and post journal entries
Assist with financial reporting including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Assist with audit preparation and coordination with external auditors

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