Accounting Specialist

About Objective Industries

Objective Industries has been a cornerstone of precision manufacturing in the Shenandoah Valley since 1967. As a female-owned, ISO 9001-certified machine tooling company based in Fishersville, VA, we bring over 55 years of craftsmanship and continuous investment in cutting-edge technology — including EDM, CNC milling, and advanced quality control. We’re a tight-knit team that takes pride in our work and in the people who do it.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role touches every corner of our financial operations — from day-to-day bookkeeping to payroll and monthly close — giving you meaningful, varied work without the demands of a full-time schedule. If you’re an experienced accounting professional looking for a flexible position where your contributions genuinely matter, this could be a great fit.

What We Offer

  • Flexible hours — 15 to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday; schedule can be discussed at interview
  • Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications [$15–$18/hr DOE]
  • 401k available with company match up to 4%
  • A stable, long-established company with a strong reputation in the Valley
  • A small, collaborative office environment where your work is visible and valued
  • Exposure to full-cycle accounting in a precision manufacturing setting

What You’ll Do

Your primary responsibilities will span general accounting, payroll, and light administrative duties:

General Accounting

  • General ledger coding and monthly journal entries
  • Accounts payable — enter vendor invoices and process A/P checks
  • Accounts receivable — apply checks to customer accounts
  • Daily bank deposits and monthly bank reconciliations
  • Monthly financial statement preparation and month/year-end close
  • Record and reconcile company credit card charges
  • Maintain vendor and customer records in accounting software
  • Coordinate with outside accounting firm on financial statements and tax matters

Payroll & Administrative

  • Daily timecard entry
  • Bi-weekly payroll preparation and payroll tax processing
  • W-2 preparation
  • General file maintenance and occasional light office upkeep

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma required; associate’s degree or accounting coursework a plus
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on accounting experience including general ledger, A/P, A/R, and payroll
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own time
  • A friendly, professional communication style — you’ll occasionally interface with vendors and our outside accountants

Application for Employment

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Prefer to apply in person? Stop by 134 Expo Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939 — or give us a call at (540) 337-4800.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.