Accounting Manager

huMannity Medtec; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Long weekends

Job summary

huMannity Medtec, located in Santa Clarita, CA, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial operations and reporting. The role reports to the Controller and drives month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and internal controls with cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong Excel/ERP skills, enabling accurate financial reporting and efficient processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end close.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting issues and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and general ledger activity.
• Evaluate accounting transactions and determine classification, timing, and GAAP compliance.
• Manage fixed assets and sales tax compliance.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and internal controls.
• Analyze and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and variances.
• Prepare audit schedules and support for internal/external audits.
• Support audit inquiries and assist in audits as needed.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and other teams.
• Document accounting decisions and supporting rationale for significant transactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Full-cycle accounting

Excel proficiency

Accounting systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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Accounting Manager

Santa Clarita, CA, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1046

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

At huMannity Medtec, every day brings an opportunity to make an impact.

As a nonprofit medical research and development organization with over 40 years of innovation behind us, we are dedicated to creating life-enhancing technologies that help address unmet healthcare needs.

Our team is made up of curious thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate people who believe their work can make a difference. From research and engineering to operations and support teams, every role helps move our mission forward.

We also believe that doing meaningful work starts with having the time to recharge. That is why we offer a 9/80 schedule, giving employees every other Friday off and 26 additional long weekends each year.

Why our team loves working here:

• A mission-driven organization focused on improving lives
• Work-life balance with our 9/80 schedule
• Innovative projects with real-world impact
• A collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed
• Weekly team traditions, monthly lunches, and quarterly events that bring us together

Ready to bring your skills to a team making a difference?

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the company's financial operations and reporting functions. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for performing advanced accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting timely and compliant financial reporting. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining strong internal controls across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle accounting, strong knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to independently analyze complex accounting issues while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and general ledger activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate accounting transactions and make determinations related to classification, timing, and treatment in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage assigned accounting areas, including fixed assets and sales tax compliance.
• Review and validate accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Analyze and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and variances.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and support audit activities as needed.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Document accounting decisions, assumptions, and supporting rationale for significant transactions and adjustments.
• Escalate complex, high‑risk, or non‑routine accounting matters to accounting leadership as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with full‑cycle accounting, including month‑end close, general ledger management, and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting issues and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience within the medical device, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Public accounting experience.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and other regulated environments as they relate to accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Primarily office-based environment with periodic interaction within regulated manufacturing areas.
• Regular collaboration with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and external business partners.
• Adherence to quality, safety, documentation, and compliance procedures.
• May require movement between office and operational areas to support accounting, audit, and compliance activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally move throughout office and operational areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, auditors, and business partners.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.