Analyst - Manufacturing Accounting & Financial Operations

About the role

Fiscal 12 is a strategic accounting and finance partner to growing manufacturing businesses in the United States, helping clients strengthen financial operations, improve visibility into profitability and cash flow, and make better business decisions. The firm provides accounting, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, financial planning and advisory support across multiple client engagements. It is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to support the accounting and financial operations of its manufacturing clients, working closely with experienced finance professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments and supporting schedules under U.S. GAAP.
• Support monthly close activities and the preparation of accurate financial statements, maintain fixed asset schedules, and produce review-ready workpapers.
• Support inventory reconciliations, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, job costing and cost allocation, and the review of inventory valuations and cost of goods sold.
• Support accounts payable (invoice validation, vendor reconciliations, purchase order matching) and accounts receivable (aging reports, collections issues).
• Follow accounting policies and internal controls, identify process gaps and support the documentation of accounting workflows.
• Work with client teams to obtain and validate information, communicate issues and delays proactively, and support client reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting; working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Preferred: experience with manufacturing, distribution or inventory-intensive businesses, familiarity with inventory accounting, WIP, job costing or standard costing, and progress toward a professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or CPA.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis and reconciliation of financial data.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Odoo or similar.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work remotely.

What we offer

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S. manufacturing businesses and hands-on manufacturing accounting experience.
• Structured learning, mentorship and professional development.
• A collaborative, remote-first work environment and opportunities for career growth into senior accounting, financial operations and advisory roles.