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Operations Accountant jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and professional services, at every level from entry-level to senior and manager, with specializations in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Recruitment Notes
POSITION SUMMARY
This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work in the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and control of financial records. Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a large staff of subordinate professional accountants and clerical employees engaged in accounting work for complex fiscal activities. Emphasis of the work is on supervision of major fiscal operations for a department including developing procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities, preparation of budgets, accounting for revenues and disbursements, and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementation of specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories and practices as well as knowledge of governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical employees in a large accounting operation engaged in recording and classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other fiscal records, preparing and analyzing periodic financial statements, reports, summaries, schedules and tabulations, revenue and expenditure reporting, budgetary calculations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
- Develops and supervises the installation of new and revised accounting systems and procedures in order to improve efficiency in financial reporting, coordinates efforts with other departmental officials.
- Assists internal auditors and outside auditors in the examination of departmental accounting activities and preparation of audit working papers; initiates corrective action as the result of audit findings to improve financial operations, statements and controls.
- Assists agencies funded under Federal grants with preparation of audit responses to reports generated by internal and external auditors; visits agencies and reviews exceptions noted by auditors and reviews agency responses for completeness and advises on additional required information.
- Prepares and coordinates department budget requests; reviews preparation of specialized budget documents; supervises the preparation of a variety of complex financial statements requiring considerable knowledge of computerized accounting systems and departmental operations; assists subordinates with difficult or unusual problems.
- Assigns and supervises pre-audits of all invoices submitted as direct payment bills to determine validity, purpose of expenditure and proper appropriation coding.
- Provides for and supervises the maintenance of the general ledger including the posting of journal entries from subsidiary ledger accounts and preparation of the balance sheet.
- Coordinates accounting activities with other departmental operations and other county departments; trains subordinates; assists in making decisions on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, office management, and the development, installation and maintenance of government accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the sources of information, accounting techniques and organization of information used in the preparation of fiscal reports, statements, schedules and summaries.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the preparation of detailed and complex accounting statements and documents. Thorough knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to financial records of county departments and agencies funded by Federal grants.
- Thorough knowledge of the financial and operating activities of the department or agency of assignment.
- Considerable knowledge of the general principles of public financial administration including budgetary processes and reporting requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment.
- Ability to supervise a large staff of professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make changes to improve operations and resolve problems.
- Ability to supervise preparation of complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity.
- Ability to design, develop and supervise the implementation of revised and new accounting procedures, techniques and systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex governmental procedures and regulations related to accounting requirements applicable to the organization of assignment.
- Ability to participate effectively in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily office-based, with potential for remote or hybrid work (as approved by Manager), depending on organizational policy, position, and job duties. These arrangements are subject to change at any time.
NOTE
This description is a representative summary of major job duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
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- Manufacturing
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and advanced formulas
- CPA certification or active progress toward CPA preferred
- Familiarity with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost reporting
Tips for Your Operations Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to cost accounting
Operations accountant roles weight cost variance analysis, standard costing, and inventory reconciliation heavily. Pull specific examples from your work history that show you've owned these processes, not just supported them. Generic accounting resumes get screened out fast at this level.
Lead with ERP experience upfront
Hiring managers for operations accountant roles scan for ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics before reading anything else. Name the systems you've used and the modules you worked in, such as materials management or plant accounting, in your resume summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings tied to physical operations
Filter for employers in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain, where operations accountants do the most specialized work. Roles at these companies involve plant cost reporting and production variance analysis, which builds a stronger long-term profile than general corporate accounting positions.
Prepare for a multi-round technical screen
Expect at least one round focused on journal entries, month-end close procedures, and cost accounting scenarios before you reach the hiring manager interview. Practice walking through a standard cost variance calculation out loud so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate around close cycle ownership
When discussing compensation, frame your value around how much of the month-end close you own independently. Candidates who can close cost centers without hand-holding command stronger offers, so make that ownership explicit when you counter rather than anchoring only on years of experience.
Operations Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations accountants?
Axon, Deloitte, and Amazon are hiring the most operations accountants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing and distribution companies tend to post the most roles year-round.
How many operations accountant jobs are remote?
About 65% of operations accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Financial reporting and general ledger functions are most likely to be remote, while plant accounting and inventory roles tied to physical facilities are almost always on-site.
How do you become an operations accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build hands-on experience in cost accounting, month-end close, and ERP systems through staff or general accountant roles. Moving into an operations or plant accounting team at a manufacturing or logistics company gives you the operational exposure that separates operations accountants from general accounting hires.
Can you get an operations accountant job with little or no experience?
Entry-level operations accountant roles do exist, particularly at manufacturing companies willing to train candidates who already understand cost accounting fundamentals. Internships in plant or operations finance, coursework in managerial accounting, and proficiency in at least one ERP system make a low-experience application significantly more competitive than accounting coursework alone.
What does the operations accountant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering cost accounting concepts and journal entries, a hiring manager interview focused on close processes and cross-functional collaboration, and sometimes a final conversation with a controller or finance director. Some employers include a short Excel or accounting case exercise between rounds.
Where can I find and apply to operations accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to operations accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience, industry preference, and location.
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