Accounting Manager

Talently; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in San Bernardino, CA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee AP/AR, GL, and inventory costing in a manufacturing environment. This on-site role emphasizes GAAP compliance and driving process improvements to support business decisions.

You will develop policies, mentor the accounting team, and coordinate with external auditors, ensuring accurate financial statements and cost controls in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years in progressive accounting roles, including management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations (AP, AR, GL).
• Manage inventory and costing with SKU tracking.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements per GAAP.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting policies and controls.
• Analyze cost structures and drive cost reduction opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead and grow the accounting team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Accounting Manager

Manufacturing Accounting

Inventory Costing

Accounts Payable and Receivable

GAAP Compliance

Audit

Month-end

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: On Site - San Bernardino, California
Salary: $120,000-$145,000
Skills: Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Costing, Accounts Payable and Receivable, GAAP Compliance, Audit, Month-end, Reconciliations

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic and innovative family-size company in the manufacturing industry dedicated to excellence in production and operational efficiency. As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial processes and ensuring accurate cost and inventory accounting in a thriving on-site environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead accounting operations, enhance process efficiencies, and support business decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Bonus: Working history in a semi-automated accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger activities.
• Manage inventory and cost accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of SKUs and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal accounting policies and controls specific to a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze cost structures and provide insights on cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with reliable data and analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to achieve departmental goals and professional growth.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including accounting management roles in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting, including SKU tracking and costing methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in managing AP, AR, and general ledger activities.
• Experienced with a semi-automated accounting environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Previous experience with ERP systems or accounting software commonly used in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in implementing or optimizing internal financial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and cost savings initiatives.