We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Porterville, California and help drive accurate, timely financial operations within a manufacturing setting. This position supports core accounting activities, cost and inventory reporting, and business performance analysis while working closely with plant leadership and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights for operational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and completion of the month-end close process. Oversee standard cost accounting and review labor, material, and overhead variances to identify trends and explain production performance. Reconcile inventory balances and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory procedures to strengthen accuracy and control. Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking to ensure reliable financial reporting. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, respond to audit support requests, and help uphold strong internal control practices. Analyze overhead absorption, cost of goods sold, and plant-level margins to support financial visibility for leadership. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for manufacturing operations and business planning. Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to support billing, collections, revenue reporting, and cost improvement efforts. Provide regular financial reporting and actionable analysis to the General Manager and assist with tax-related accounting support, including sales and state tax activities. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. At least 5 years of accounting experience, with prior exposure to manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Practical experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. Solid knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis within a production-based business. Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables and lookup formulas. Ability to use business systems and customer or sales data to support billing, collections, and revenue-related reporting. Strong analytical ability, careful attention to detail, and confidence communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders. If interested in earning more reach out to Ross Wheeler on Linked in! Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .