Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our finance team in Salinas, CA and Gilroy, CA. The role supports plant leadership and operational teams with analytical insights and accurate reporting to drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of financial reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial results, trends, and KPIs to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, customer profitability analysis, capital projects, and incentive plan calculations.
• Prepare and post journal entries and participate in the month-end close process.
• Support daily financial operations and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain internal controls, investigate financial transactions, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing organization, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. As a Financial Analyst, you will be part of the Finance/Accounting function supporting plant leadership and operational teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented approach to accuracy, and the ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Salinas, CA & Gilroy, CA

Pay Range:$35- $40

Shift: 8am -5:00pm Monday - Friday

What's the Job?

• Analyze operational and financial results, trends, and key performance metrics to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, customer profitability analysis, capital projects, and incentive plan calculations.
• Prepare and post journal entries and actively participate in the month-end close process.
• Support daily financial operations and ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls, investigate financial transactions, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and/or finance experience.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a leading manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to plant operations and strategic decision-making.
• A collaborative team environment where your work directly supports operational success.
• Career development through continuous improvement and cross-functional partnership.
• The chance to make a direct impact on financial operations and facility performance.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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