Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This is a high-growth startup in a dynamic phase of expansion, focused on scaling operations rapidly and capturing market share. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong control over inventory and work-in-progress activity. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is comfortable working within a large ERP platform, with Epicor experience viewed favorably.Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end accounting activities, ensuring daily transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain current.• Direct the month-end closing process by preparing reviews, coordinating timelines, and resolving outstanding items efficiently.• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts on a regular basis to support accuracy and compliance.• Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, inventory activity, fixed assets, and other key accounting areas.• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, tracking, and analysis of work-in-progress balances within a manufacturing setting.• Support financial statement preparation and assist with audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries.• Oversee fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and periodic verification of asset inventory.• Utilize a large ERP system to monitor financial data, improve reporting visibility, and maintain reliable accounting workflows.