Accountant-Senior

Griswold Industries Dba Cla-Val; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Industries is seeking an Accountant in Costa Mesa, CA to support month-end close, financial statement prep, audits, and global operations. Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years in accounting, preferably manufacturing, are required.

Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, advanced Excel, and ERP systems is essential for success. The role reports to accounting management and involves multi-currency intercompany AR/AP, budgeting support, and collaboration across finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency with Word/Outlook required.
• Experience with ERP systems and FRx or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
• Handle multi-currency intercompany AR/AP transactions and GL to subsidiary ledgers.
• Support month-end close processes and asset accounting duties.
• Assist with sales/use tax, audits, and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Maintain ERP data, generate information reports, and support ad-hoc requests.
• Contribute to process documentation and participate in system implementations.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Analytical

Communication

ERP

FRx or similar

Independent work

Organizational skills

MS Word & Outlook

Client-service oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

FRx

ERP systems

Job description

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Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E-VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents

Job Summary:

Accountant with strong analytical abilities to assist accounting management and staff with month-end, financial statement preparation, audits, and various projects in support of global operations.

Reports to:

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Perform accounting functions, as assigned, such as multi-currency intercompany AR/AP transactions and monthly GL to subsidiary ledger reconciliations with foreign subsidiaries.
• Assist with month-end close process. May assist or be responsible for Fixed Assets.
• May assist or be responsible for Multi-State Sales and Use Tax and Related Reporting.
• May assist or be responsible for vendor and or customer portal management.
• May assist or be responsible for Certificates of Insurance management. Provide solutions to accounting problems. Documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility. Contributes to department and organization special projects, as assigned.
• Performs budgeting and cost accounting duties, as assigned.
• Performs data entry to, and research within, ERP. Sales and use tax regulation research, reporting, and compliance. Property tax regulations research and reporting.
• Assist and/or lead new system implementations as directed.
• Prepares cash flow forecasts, as required.
• Create foreign exchange transactions for manager approval and liaise with FRx provider(s).
• Assists in preparing information reports to meet ad-hoc management requests as well as other regulatory agency or survey information requests as required.
• Assist with annual external audits, as well as all other audits as assigned.
• Administration of employee expense report system.
• Assist junior staff as needed.
• Collections administration and activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

Other general and administrative duties as related and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES :

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• 5+ progressively responsible years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Knowledge of general accounting principles, standards and concepts.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others, including staff and departmental representatives.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Advanced experience & skills with, and superior knowledge of, Microsoft Excel required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and FRx or similar programs required.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems.
• Must be client-service orientated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member

Physical Requirements :

• Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems.
• Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the workday; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day. Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable;
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 lbs.; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodation provided upon request.

Special Requirements : None.

Griswold Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer - BY CHOICE
Griswold Industry’s VEVRAA AAP is available to any employee or applicants for employment to inspect upon request. The AAP is available for inspection in the Human Resources office, located at 860 W. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and shutdown periods.

The pay range represents the low and high ends of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Griswold Industries - 1701 Placentia Ave, 1701 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America