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WestlakePosted 3 weeks ago

Senior Accountant

$124,000–$152,000 year

On-siteWoodbridge Orange County, California, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Manage plant accounting functions, including complete ownership of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement, and Balance Sheet accounts for assigned locations. Execute month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties, prepare journal entries, and maintain sub-ledgers and reconciliations. Analyze variances pre- and post-close, investigate root causes, and drive corrective actions on inventory and manufacturing variances. Prepare monthly variance analysis, forecasts, and budget presentations to management. Process fixed assets, inventory verification, and GR/IR transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and US GAAP requirements. Coordinate with Operations Managers, Corporate Headquarters, and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and business strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 4 to 5 plus years of progressive accounting experience
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles
  • Knowledge of financial statement preparation
  • Knowledge of financial statement analysis
  • Skills necessary analytically to review/analyze accounting and financial data
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively at all organizational levels and across functional areas
  • Skill at identifying, measuring, evaluating and improving, if needed, the effectiveness of accounting, managerial, financial and operational controls
  • Thorough attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent problems resolution and decision-making skills
  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel
  • Knowledge of SAP accounting systems
  • Knowledge of BPC accounting systems
  • 10% travel including air travel or auto travel

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA
  • CMA
  • Master's degree
  • Cost accounting experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with A/P
  • Experience working with General Accounting
  • Experience working with Payroll
  • Experience working with Inventories
  • Experience working with Fixed Assets
  • Experience working with Cash Accounting
  • Experience working with Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Experience with Multi-plant and budgeting

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