Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Rancho Dominguez, California, on a PART TIME long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in manufacturing accounting who is eager to take on leadership responsibilities and help establish solid accounting practices in a dynamic environment. You will oversee the accounting team, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to the financial stability of the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise and provide guidance to a three-person accounting team, including remote staff.
• Establish and enforce accounting standards and best practices within the organization.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and oversee corporate tax filings, including sales tax and general ledger entries.
• Collaborate with other departments to track down and verify financial information.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks and ensure the smooth operation of daily accounting functions.
• Handle journal entries and maintain detailed records for audits and reporting.
• Support the implementation and optimization of manufacturing-related accounting systems.
• Provide strategic input on financial processes and help tighten internal controls.
• Report directly to senior leadership, acting as the primary accounting authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting and inventory.
• Ability to work effectively in a small company environment and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong background in bookkeeping, general ledger, and tax-related tasks.
• Familiarity with manufacturing accounting systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
• Self-starter who can independently track financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Experience supervising or leading small accounting teams is highly desirable.