Accounting Manager

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, systems, and blowers, serving a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling. Our mission is to deliver reliable, innovative and sustainable vacuum solutions that help our customers achieve success.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Corporate Headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia! This individual will oversee the Accounts Payable function while also assisting the Controller with monthly closing and general ledger activities.

The Accounting Manager will manage the Accounts Payable team and processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient handling of vendor invoices and payments. In addition, this position will support the Controller in financial reporting, month-end closing, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting skills, ERP system experience, and a process-improvement mindset.

Are you a hands-on accounting leader ready to make an impact? Apply NOW and take the next step in your career with Busch Vacuum Solutions — where your expertise drives success and your growth is our priority!

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounts Payable team, including coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, employee travel reimbursements, and daily bank reconciliations.
• Ensure proper invoice coding, three-way match (PO, goods receipt, invoice) in SAP, and compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
• Monitor and manage AP aging reports, blocked invoices, and open items.
• Review and approve international and domestic wires and ACH batches.
• Lead process efficiency and automation initiatives within SAP to drive system and workflow efficiencies.
• Assist the Controller with month-end and yearly closing and audit activities, including the review and maintenance of detailed workpapers.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile GR/IR clearing accounts and other AP-related balances.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve SAP data flow.
• Provide guidance to internal users on proper invoice processing, expense coding, and system compliance.
• Contact vendors, customers, and others regarding discrepancies.
• Support Controller and CFO with SAP-based reporting, ad hoc queries, special projects, and financial analysis.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred): Required
• 5 or more years’ experience in an accounting supervisory role or at least ten years of accounting experience with exposure to all areas of general accounting: Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, SharePoint): Required
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, SAP experience a plus: Preferred

Personal Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen and 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier; misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• Willingness to travel domestically as required for training
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License that meets Busch insurance standards

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20 lbs
• Constant standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20 lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50 lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more!

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.