Accounting Manager

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 170,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Montebello, CA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a contract-to-hire role onsite. You will lead a small GL team, manage month-end close, and drive process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 5–15 years in accounting, and experience with Sage 100; experience with AI tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-15 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and month/year-end close experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Manufacturing or related industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage 100 is preferred.
• Exposure to or experience using AI tools in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 2 GL Accountants.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Utilize accounting systems and technology to support business operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sage 100

AI tools exposure

Job description

Accounting Manager | Contract-to-Hire | Onsite | Montebello, CAWe are partnering with a well-established manufacturing company seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Location

Montebello, CA (Onsite)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay

$50-$60/hour DOE

Duration

Contract-to-Hire

Start Date

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Supervise and mentor a team of 2 GL Accountants
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Partner with leadership to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Utilize accounting systems and technology to support business operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-15 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and month/year-end close experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience required
• Manufacturing or related industry experience preferred
• Experience with Sage 100 is preferred
• Exposure to or experience using AI tools in a professional setting

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.