ATS Company: SP Industries
Requisition ID: 16891
Location:
Vineland, NJ, US, 08360 Warminster, PA, US, 18974
Date: Apr 21, 2026
Accounting Manager
SP Indutries Inc., an ATS company is searching for anAccounting Managerto join the team!
TheAccounting Manager - Manufacturingis responsible for supporting financial management, accounting, and internal control activities for manufacturing operations. This role provides hands on support for plant accounting, cost and inventory controls, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. The position requires strong working experience with major ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), and demonstrated capability supporting ERP transitions or implementations in a manufacturing environment.
This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and corporate finance to ensure financial accuracy, operational transparency, and disciplined execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Accounting & Close
Support general ledger accounting activities within the ERP system
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Support month end and year end close processes for manufacturing operations
Prepare monthly financial statements, schedules, and variance analyses
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory related accounts
Investigate and explain financial variances versus plan and prior periods
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Support maintenance and analysis of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to drive corrective actions
Support accuracy of bills of material (BOMs) and routings within the ERP
Perform inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reserves, and obsolescence
Analyze WIP (Work in Process) and finished goods inventory
Partner with operations to identify cost drivers and inventory discrepancies
ERP & Process Support
Utilize major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) for financial and manufacturing transactions
JD Edwards (JDE) experience preferred
Support ERP implementations, upgrades, or transitions, including testing, data validation, and process enhancements
Assist in improving finance processes, reporting accuracy, and system controls
SOX, Controls & Compliance
Maintain strong working knowledge of SOX requirements as they apply to manufacturing environments
Execute and support SOX controls related to inventory, costing, and financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, including inventory observations and walkthroughs
Partner with corporate finance and internal audit to remediate control gaps as needed
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policy, and internal control standards
Planning, Analysis & Support
Support site level budgeting, forecasting, and AOP activities
Prepare ad hoc analysis and decision support materials for management
Assist with evaluation of operational initiatives and cost reduction efforts
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant accounting experience
Manufacturing accounting experience required
Strong working experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
JD Edwards (JDE) experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting ERP implementations or transitions preferred
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
Working knowledge of SOX controls in a manufacturing environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Multi plant manufacturing experience
Prior experience partnering directly with plant operations
Experience in standard costing environments
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CMA a plus
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
Approximately 10% travel per month to manufacturing sites in Pocomoke City, MD and Vineland, NJ
Additional travel as needed to support business requirements, ERP activities, or audit needs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
The employee is regularly required to use color vision and work with computerized data.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.
The employee is regularly required to use normal office tools, equipment and PC's.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is normally performed in both the office and the shop.
The office environment is an interior office with air conditioning.
The shop contains mobile equipment, machinery, and high voltages.
The shop noise level is variable and may require hearing protection in some areas.
The shop is heated when required but many areas are not air conditioned.
Some shop processes use high voltage arcs or concentrated magnetic fields.
The shop contains open flames and caustic chemicals.
Some areas of the shop may be designated as hard hat zones.
HSE:
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
Report defect in any equipment or protective device
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
WhySP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values:People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. #LI-Hybrid
