Accounting Manager- Full Time (Hawthorne, CA)

Unplugged Performance INC.; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unplugged Performance seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple entities. The role emphasizes hands-on work while maintaining oversight of the overall accounting function.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-entity experience, is proficient with QuickBooks Online, and has ERP experience. Inventory/cost accounting exposure in manufacturing or related industries is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including overseeing accounting operations.
• Strong multi-entity accounting experience and GAAP knowledge.
• Hands-on month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and business units.
• Own monthly and year-end close processes and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and closing activities.
• Review GL activity and investigate unusual transactions.
• Support intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.

Skills

Multi-entity accounting

GAAP

Month-end close

Journal entries

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Hands-on contributor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Job description

Unplugged Performance is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple business entities. This role requires someone who is comfortable working directly in the details while also maintaining oversight of the broader accounting function.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-entity accounting experience, is highly proficient with QuickBooks Online, and has experience working with ERP and other financial systems. Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, distribution, or related industries is highly desirable, particularly where inventory and cost accounting are important components of the business.

This position will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting processes, and support timely and reliable financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations and Month-End Close
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities and business units.
• Own and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other closing activities.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate unusual or incorrect transactions.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure transactions are recorded consistently and in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations across multiple entities.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Review aging reports and help resolve outstanding customer and vendor issues.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, coding, and recording of transactions.
• Monitor customer deposits, vendor deposits, credits, and other balance sheet activity.
• Work with operational teams to resolve discrepancies between accounting records and underlying business transactions.

Inventory and Cost Accounting

Support inventory accounting, including reconciliation between the general ledger, ERP, and operational records.
Review inventory adjustments, purchase activity, receiving, and cost-related transactions.
Assist with product costing, cost of goods sold, landed costs, and inventory valuation.
Investigate inventory and margin variances and work with operations to identify root causes.
Help improve processes and controls surrounding purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost accounting.

Systems and Process Improvement

Maintain and improve accounting processes within QuickBooks Online and other ERP and business systems.
Help ensure accurate data flow between accounting, ERP, sales, purchasing, inventory, and other operational systems.
Identify process gaps, reconciliation issues, and opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy.
Participate in accounting system implementations, migrations, integrations, and process improvements as needed.
Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation.

Compliance and Financial Support

• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings as needed.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and requests from external accountants and advisors.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls.
• Assist Finance leadership with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and other projects as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or overseeing accounting operations.
• Strong multi-entity accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience working with ERP or integrated business systems.
• Ability to research discrepancies and trace transactions across multiple systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable being both a manager and a hands-on contributor.

Preferred

• Automotive, automotive aftermarket, manufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience.
• Cost accounting experience.
• Inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-location or multi-business-unit organizations.
• Experience with ERP implementations, migrations, or integrations.
• Experience supervising or developing accounting staff.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that good accounting requires more than processing transactions. The Accounting Manager should be able to look at an account, recognize when something does not make sense, trace the underlying activity, and resolve the issue.

This person should be comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment where systems and processes continue to evolve. They should bring structure and discipline without becoming overly dependent on perfect systems or perfect information.

The successful candidate will be willing to get into the details when necessary, while also helping the accounting team develop stronger processes, controls, and operating routines.