Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in California. This role is vital in executing day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Senior Accountant will ensure a clean, on-time close by owning complex reconciliations, overseeing AP/AR, and ensuring general ledger accuracy. This position requires someone who can execute within the close calendar and control framework established by the Controller.

Responsibilities

Close Execution:

• Execute assigned month-end and year-end close tasks on schedule per the close calendar published by the Controller, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Flag risks to close timing or accuracy early, rather than after the fact.
• Complete reconciliations for the most complex, higher-risk accounts, with documentation that meets the Controller's standards without requiring rework.
• Investigate and resolve variances, escalating root causes the Controller should be aware of.

AP / AR Execution:

• Serve as the primary point of resolution for day-to-day AP and AR issues (vendor disputes, billing discrepancies, cash application problems).
• Ensure subledgers tie out cleanly to the GL each cycle.
• Provide hands-on backup coverage across AP and AR as volume requires.
• Maintain Vendor and Customer records with all required documentation, ensuring updates occur only after appropriate review and verification.

Reconciliations & Documentation:

• Own timely, accurate, audit-ready reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Maintain documentation in the format and standard set by the Controller.
• Be a resource to less experienced staff on reconciliation technique, without holding formal review/approval authority (that stays with the Controller).

Process & Systems Execution:

• Execute process improvements and system optimizations identified by the Controller (D365, Excel-based workflows, etc.), and surface improvement ideas from the ground level.
• Help maintain SOP documentation for day-to-day workflows, in line with standards the Controller sets.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for Staff Accountants on AP, AR, and GL questions.

Required Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Deep proficiency in AP, AR, GL, and complex reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivots, advanced analysis).
• Comfortable operating within a structured close calendar and control framework set by others.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-track a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Hands-on experience with D365 or similar ERP.
• Experience executing (not necessarily designing) a formal close process.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

The position offers competitive pay starting at $48.00 per hour. Additional benefits and details will be discussed during the interview process.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the job posting for consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.