Accounting Manager - Full-Time | Onsite in Davis, CA

Ledgent, a Roth Staffing Company, is recruiting on behalf of our Davis, California client for an Accounting Manager with deep experience in agriculture, produce operations, or inventory-driven businesses. Although this role does not include direct reports, it requires a seasoned accounting professional capable of managing full-cycle accounting and collaborating closely with an external CPA firm at a high technical level.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for a growing organization. This role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing workflows, inventory costing, and seasonal revenue cycles.

The ideal candidate can independently manage accounting functions, communicate effectively with auditors and CPA firms, and provide strategic financial insights to internal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will:

• Oversee daily accounting operations in an agriculture or produce-based environment
• Perform full-cycle GAAP accounting: A/R, A/P, payroll, bank deposits, and grower accounting
• Manage the general ledger and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Process payroll and maintain compliance with payroll tax reporting and regulations
• Prepare, calculate, file, and pay quarterly state and federal taxes
• Reconcile inventory across systems to ensure accurate tracking, costing, and produce movement
• Manage cost accounting
• Monitor vendor and customer accounts, including collections for A/R and A/P
• Audit financial documents, procedures, and internal controls for accuracy and compliance
• Develop and maintain budgets, taking into account seasonal cycles and fluctuations
• Prepare weekly sales reports and KPIs using advanced Excel (pivot tables, modeling, etc.)
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, margins, and operational decision-making
• Collaborate with external CPA firms, auditors, and tax professionals, ensuring accurate communication and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience preferrably in an inventory-driven industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with grower accounting, agricultural cost accounting, or inventory-based operations
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Bill.com or comparable software systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to seasonal workload cycles
• Comfortable speaking with CPA firms and interpreting technical accounting language

About the Opportunity

If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with full cycle accounting experience and the ability to partner effectively with external CPA firms-Ledgent invites you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to serve as the key accounting leader for a growing Davis-based organization and drive meaningful financial accuracy and operational success.