Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who combines audit-based technical strength with practical industry experience, particularly in manufacturing and inventory environments. The role offers broad exposure across close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement in a collaborative setting that values initiative and adaptability.

Responsibilities:
• Lead key parts of the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping shorten the overall close timeline.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies to ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Manage cash and banking activity, including detailed bank reconciliations and efforts to improve efficiency through automation.
• Support financial reporting by analyzing results, preparing schedules, and explaining fluctuations against forecasts or budgets.
• Partner with teams across operations and other business functions to gather data, resolve issues, and improve the flow of financial information.
• Oversee billing support activities by preparing invoices and assisting with collection follow-up to promote timely cash receipt.
• Assist with external audit requests by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping maintain audit readiness throughout the year.
• Contribute to internal control development, accounting policy support, and other special projects tied to process improvement and business growth.
• Participate in cost-focused and operational reviews, including analysis related to inventory, manufacturing activity, and job cost performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of public accounting audit experience, with additional private industry exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience with financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Background in manufacturing and inventory accounting, including reconciliations and related analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and adapt effectively within a lean and evolving team.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$135,000.00 Yearly

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