Senior Staff Accountant - Manufacturing Industry

Location: Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
Recruiting Through: Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Sacramento region that is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong manufacturing industry expertise and full-cycle accounting capabilities.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger management, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close with accuracy and timely reporting
• Assist with cost accounting functions, including labor, overhead, materials, and inventory review
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, job costing, and production variance reports
• Manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions (as applicable)
• Partner with operations and production departments to ensure accurate financial data
• Assist with audit preparation, financial statements, and internal controls
• Support process improvements and recommend efficiencies in accounting workflows

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of accounting experience, with required background in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of inventory, costing, production accounting, or WIP
• Proficiency in ERP or manufacturing accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, warehouse, and production leadership

Why This Opportunity Is Attractive

• Growing, stable manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to expand into cost accounting or senior-level finance functions
• Hands-on exposure to operational accounting, production workflows, and multi-department support
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits package