Accounting Lead / Staff Accountant (Direct Hire)

?? Location: Corona, CA (Primarily Remote - 2 Days Onsite/Month, Subject to Change)
?? Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
?? Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a detail-driven Accounting Lead / Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization serving industries such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Semiconductor. This is a key role reporting directly to the Division Controller and acting as a critical point of coordination between Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and have experience leading or supporting accounting teams, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role with visibility and growth potential.

What You'll Do

You'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting accounting operations across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead & Support AR/AP Functions

  • Oversee high-volume Accounts Receivable (billing, cash application, reconciliations, customer setup)
  • Support Accounts Payable (invoice processing, vendor management, cash requirements, 1099s)
  • Act as the go-to liaison between AR and AP team members

• Accounting Operations

  • Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger activities
  • Prepare and review account and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ensure subledgers tie out accurately to the GL

• Collections & Compliance

  • Support credit and collections efforts across internal teams and customers
  • Assist with sales & use tax filings, audits, and compliance documentation

• Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting accuracy
  • Help standardize practices across multiple manufacturing locations

What You Bring

? Experience & Leadership

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Prior experience in AR, AP, in an accounting lead/supervisory role
• Ability to act as a team buffer and problem-solver between functions

? Industry Knowledge

• Manufacturing experience REQUIRED (multi-site preferred)

? Technical Skills

• Strong accounting fundamentals (AR/AP, reconciliations, collections, 1099s)
• ERP experience required (Visual ERP a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills (V-Lookups)

? Work Style

• Self-starter comfortable working independently in a remote setting
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Education

?? Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required