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Senior Accountant International Petroleum Produc San Ramon, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Financial data reconciliation Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree
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VP Finance About IPAC International Petroleum Products & Additives Co., Inc. (IPAC) is a privately held global manufacturer and distributor serving customers across the lubricants, additives, and specialty chemical markets. With operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, IPAC is continuing to scale its finance and operational infrastructure to support growth, acquisitions, and process modernization initiatives. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting accounting operations within a growing manufacturing company. Position Summary This role will support the VP Finance and Finance leadership team across day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on reconciliations, audit support, reporting, accounts payable, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with advanced Excel and systems capabilities and is comfortable working across operational accounting, reporting, manufacturing support activities, and financial close processes in a growing manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a blend of public accounting and industry experience who wants exposure to manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, audit support, and operational accounting within a growing global company. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations Manage accounts payable activities and vendor maintenance for IPAC's worldwide operations Prepare journal entries, accruals, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the financial close process Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities across multiple entities Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation and respond to external auditor requests during annual financial statement audits Prepare operational and financial reports related to sales analysis, margin analysis, customer trends, and management reporting initiatives Perform inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting activities Lead transition efforts of accounts payable workflows from paper-based processes to cloud-based automation systems Assist with the setup and implementation of QuickBooks Manufacturing for IPAC's new manufacturing facility, including vendor onboarding, AP workflows, and accounting setup for the new manufacturing entity Participate in special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA or candidate preferred 5- 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a combination of public accounting and industry experience Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation modeling, data analysis, reporting) Experience preparing audit support schedules and working directly with external auditors preferred Experience with ERP/accounting systems in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred Experience supporting AP automation or cloud-based accounting workflows preferred Experience working in multi-entity and/or multi-currency accounting environments preferred Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills and professional judgment Ability to learn and adapt to evolving accounting systems and workflows Preferred Experience Manufacturing, inventory, distribution, or multi-entity accounting environments ERP implementations or system upgrades QuickBooks Manufacturing experience preferred Month-end close and reconciliation ownership Audit support and financial reporting preparation Compensation & Benefits Expected base salary range of approximately $100,000-$115,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit Incentive bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Culture & Values We are looking for team members who: Take ownership and follow through Thrive in an evolving, growth-oriented environment Communicate proactively and professionally Act with integrity, sound judgment, and discretion while supporting a privately held entrepreneurial business environment To apply, send us a resume and cover letter through this job posting. This job is on-site in San Ramon, CA full-time. No 3rd party resumes, solicitors or recruiters.
