About AMA-ALU Corporation

AMA-ALU Corporation is a growing manufacturer and distributor of food-grade aluminum packaging products, including aluminum trays, pans, lids, and foil products. Located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, our company is focused on providing high-quality packaging solutions while building efficient manufacturing operations and sustainable long-term growth.

We are seeking dedicated professionals who are excited about contributing to a growing organization and helping establish the processes, systems, and operational standards that support our continued success.

Position Summary

1. Build Financial Infrastructure from Scratch

Design and implement a complete manual accounting system for a new manufacturing plant (General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and basic costing calculation) in the absence of an ERP.

2. Daily Accounting Operations

Review source documents, post journal entries, perform bank reconciliations, maintain cash logs, process vendor payments, and handle customer invoicing to ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented books.

3.Tax & Compliance

Manage federal and Pennsylvania state filings, including sales tax and payroll tax. Coordinate with external CPAs on annual corporate income tax returns.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.

4. Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and simple cost analyses (material, labor, and overhead breakdowns).

5. Reporting to HQ Finance Director

Submit standardized monthly financial reports and key operational data on schedule.
Proactively escalate significant issues (large payments, tax risks, bank account changes, etc.).
Ensure local accounting practices align with corporate accounting policies.

6. Internal Controls & Policies

Draft foundational finance policies and controls (expense reimbursement, payment approval workflows, invoice handling) to support audits and customer factory assessments.

7. Banking & External Relations

Manage company bank accounts and prepare financial documentation for annual audits, potential financing, or customer compliance reviews.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and accounting principles.
Experience managing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, financial modeling, cross-sheet references, and reconciliation functions.
Ability to establish and maintain accounting records and financial reporting systems without an existing ERP platform.
Working knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including direct material costs, labor costs, overhead allocation, and inventory accounting.
Familiarity with federal, Pennsylvania state, and local tax compliance requirements.
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet financial reporting deadlines.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to local management and corporate leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
Previous accounting experience in a startup manufacturing facility or rapidly growing organization.
Experience developing financial policies, internal controls, and accounting systems from the ground up.
Experience with manufacturing inventory reconciliation, product costing, and cost analysis.
Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
Experience collaborating with international corporate finance teams.
Experience supporting ERP implementation or accounting system transitions.

Key Competencies

Independent Problem-Solving: Ability to take ownership of accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Financial Accuracy: Strong commitment to maintaining reliable financial records and reports.
Process Development: Ability to create effective accounting procedures and improve existing financial workflows.
Manufacturing Financial Knowledge: Understanding of production costs, inventory, and manufacturing financial operations.
Time Management: Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Confidentiality & Integrity: Commitment to ethical financial practices and the protection of sensitive information.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Operations, Warehouse, Production, and corporate leadership.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMA-ALU Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Finance Supervisor