Manufacturing General Accountant

About Us: Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc.

At Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. (WWCPI), our goal is to be the international leader in custom filtration manufacturing

Trusted for over 80 years, we consistently provide world-class quality, delivery, and service

We believe in dealing with reality, honoring our commitments, communicating with candor and honesty, and taking personal responsibility for results

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented General Accountant who shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork as we continue to grow our worldwide presence

visit our website at waynewire.com/careers/

Position Summary

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a knack for cost accounting and process improvement? As our General Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity, driving inventory best practices to boost cash flow, and delivering cross-functional financial recommendations to executive leaders

You will work closely with our Controller and Cost Accounting teams to analyze financial data, establish rates using ABC Standard Costing, and identify cost-saving or profit-generating opportunities

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties):

• Financial Analysis & Strategy: Conduct financial studies, analyze trends, and prepare actionable recommendations for budgets, forecasts, policies, and operational improvements

• Cost Accounting & ABC Standard Costing: Partner with Cost Accounting to analyze financial data, establish/update rates, and audit inventory best practices to optimize cash flow

• Financial Reporting & Planning: Assist in creating and publishing monthly financial statements, ratios, budgets, forecasts, and governmental reporting requirements

• Reconciliations & Accounting Support: Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts across all companies to ensure complete accuracy, while providing backup support for A/P and A/R as needed

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key team member across cross-functional groups, answer financial inquiries from clients and vendors, and assist with training or providing direction to peers

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of senior accounting experience in a small-to-medium-sized manufacturing environment

• Cost Accounting Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Cost Accounting in manufacturing

• ERP & Software Mastery: Robust ERP experience (across Financials, Suppliers, Customers, Inventory, BOMs, Purchasing) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

• Key Traits: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, communication, and planning/organizing capabilities

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Environment: Primarily an office setting with occasional exposure to background manufacturing noise and moving mechanical parts on the floor

• Physical Effort: Desk-based work requiring close vision, frequent hand dexterity, and occasional walking or lifting up to 10 lbs

Why Join WWCPI?

When you join WWCPI, you become part of a culture that values candid communication, innovation, and shared success

If you are ready to take personal responsibility for results and grow your accounting career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you

Apply Today to Experience the Wayne Wire Difference

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Cost Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank Reconciliation
• Tax Preparation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software