Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a privately held manufacturing organization in Azusa, California. This position plays a key role in tracking production-related costs, maintaining accurate inventory accounting, and delivering financial insight that helps leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, and a solid command of large ERP platforms and Excel-based reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze production costs, overhead activity, and spending trends to provide accurate reporting and highlight opportunities to improve margins.
• Maintain inventory accounting records by reviewing valuations, reconciling balances, and monitoring raw materials, work in process, and finished goods activity.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and complete.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including variance analysis and preparation of financial reports tied to manufacturing performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by developing cost assumptions, production-related analyses, and financial models.
• Use ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms to manage financial data, produce reports, and strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to improve cost controls, streamline accounting processes, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist internal and external audit activities by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and ensuring required financial records are available.
• Uphold compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies across all assigned responsibilities. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with preference for experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with general ledger activity, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage deadlines, investigate discrepancies, and work with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

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