Job Title: Accountant Analyst (Direct Hire)
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Summary:

Our client, a respected manufacturer in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a hands-on Accountant Analyst to join their collaborative finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, general ledger, and financial analysis experience. You'll be part of a high-performing group, contributing to month-end close, cost variance analysis, and cross-functional financial operations.

This is a direct hire opportunity with a company that values initiative, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Team Structure:

You'll join a tight-knit finance team consisting of:

• 1 Finance Manager (your direct supervisor)

• 1 Senior Analyst

• 2 Accounting Analysts (including this position)

• 1 Accounts Payable Specialist

• 1 Accounts Receivable Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform heavy cost accounting and cost driver analysis to support manufacturing operations.

• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, GL maintenance, and balance sheet analysis.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including cost roll-ups, costing variances, and WIP (work-in-process) reports.

• Ensure internal control compliance, operating within company policy and procedures.

• Reconcile complex financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing detailed account information.

• Support long-term contract costing and related financial planning tasks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams to evaluate cost performance and identify efficiencies.

• Use advanced Excel functions (V-lookups, pivot tables, formulas, charts) to perform spreadsheet-based financial analysis.

• Work within a proprietary manufacturing reporting system (not QuickBooks); prior ERP system experience is required.

• Assist in ongoing improvements to accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong exposure to:

  • Cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

  • General ledger accounting

  • Financial reporting and analysis

  • Month-end close and reconciliations

• Strong understanding of GAAP; familiarity with CAS and FAR is a plus.

• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables, formula creation, charting).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive, skilled finance team in a dynamic manufacturing company.

• Opportunity to own high-impact accounting projects and improve internal processes.

• Direct visibility with Finance leadership and operational teams.

• Competitive salary, full benefits, and long-term career potential.

Apply now to advance your accounting career with a company that recognizes your expertise and empowers your growth.