Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a steel manufacturing organization in Auburn, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core close activities, strengthen financial accuracy, and provide insight into manufacturing costs and inventory performance. The position works closely with operations and supply chain partners to help improve reporting, controls, and overall efficiency across the finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by recording journal entries, accruals, and other required adjustments in a timely manner.
• Oversee general ledger integrity through detailed account analysis and regular reconciliations to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
• Support product costing activities by maintaining standard costs, reviewing cost changes, and explaining key manufacturing variances to business partners.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including reconciliation work, count-related reviews, and evaluation of reserve balances.
• Analyze plant-related spending such as labor, overhead, and material loss, then prepare variance reporting for management review.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and provide support during internal audit activities.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to identify opportunities that enhance financial results and streamline workflows.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecast updates, and recurring cost roll-up activities as needed.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation within accounting processes.