Accounting Manager at Tenax Aerospace – Ridgeland, Mississippi

The Accounting Manager supports the Director of Finance and Accounting in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company’s financial operations in accordance with GAAP. This role manages a wide range of corporate accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, general ledger maintenance, month‑end and year‑end close processes, internal controls documentation, and audit and tax preparation support.

• Assists the Director of Finance and Accounting with ensuring that the Company's accounting policies, systems, and processes comply with GAAP.
• Manages intercompany transactions.
• Performs ongoing general ledger maintenance.
• Supports the annual financial audit and annual tax return preparation process.
• Manages a broad range of accounting functions.
• Supports, monitors, and maintains documentation of internal control processes.
• Supports acquisition and/or major transaction accounting requirements.
• Performs research regarding accounting treatment of transactions.
• Prepares information in support of quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Reviews subsidiary ledgers and general ledger reconciliations.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles accounting transactions.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepares numerous ad hoc reports and performs other tasks as requested.
• Records recurring accounting transactions in the general ledger.
• Supervises accounting staff.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

This is a salaried position operating on a standard 40‑hour work week.

Minimal travel required; occasional travel may include out‑of‑town trainings, seminars, or conferences.

Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements for work in the United States and may be required to meet security criteria associated with federal government contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive corporate accounting experience
• CPA license required
• Publicly traded company experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and NetSuite
• Federal government contracting experience preferred
• Experience working with multiple legal entities preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Exceptional technical accounting skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization and multitasking ability
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accurate

Tenax is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.