Accounting Manager

Vaco LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, and lead a small accounting team to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborates across operations and leadership to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer products preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and schedules.
• Oversee general ledger activity and reconciliations.
• Manage inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Monitor product costing and variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

Beverage manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support the financial health of the organization. This role will be responsible for managing month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost accounting activities, and leading a small accounting team. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial transactions.
• Monitor product costing, inventory valuations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Sage.
• Background supporting multi-location or high-volume manufacturing operations.