Full time

Cox Consulting Network; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anaheim/Orange County-area manufacturer is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and to lead month-end and year-end closes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with plant operations, manage GL entries, inventory counts, asset tracking, budgeting, and tax-related activities while maintaining strong internal controls and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience (Senior Accountant or similar role preferred).
• BA in Accounting or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables) and accounting software.
• Manufacturing cost accounting & understanding of manufacturing accounting & inventory.
• QuickBooks experience is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to explain the 'why' behind the numbers to stakeholders.
• Independent, detail-oriented, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports, key templates, and weekly sales reporting analysis.
• The Close Process: Manage GL entries, ICO accruals, and timely reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Operations & Inventory: Partner with operations to resolve inventory issues and lead year-end counts and adjustments.
• Asset Management: Oversee Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets, depreciation, and CIP tracking.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Assist the Controller with forecasts and budgets; review GLs for accuracy and rebates.
• Banking & Tax: Review weekly payables/ACH activity and flag important tax communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BA in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Accounting software

QuickBooks

Job description

Orange, United States

Cox Consulting Network has been exclusively retained by a fast-growingmanufacturer in the Anaheim/Orange County area to find a detail-oriented andanalytical Senior Accountant. This is a 100% onsite role, perfect for a professional who thrives in acollaborative, high-energy manufacturing environment.

In this critical role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity offinancial reporting for the manufacturing site. You’ll be the backbone of themonth-end and year-end close processes, collaborating across departments toprovide the financial insights that drive the business forward.You’ll partner with the Plant Manager toimprove processes and productivity and will be a key member of the plantmanagement team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a deepunderstanding of manufacturing accounting principles, reach out!

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financialreports, key templates, and weekly sales reporting analysis.
  
• The Close Process: Manage GL entries, ICO accruals,and timely reconciliations for all balance sheet and key income statementaccounts.
  
• Operations & Inventory: Partner with operations toresolve inventory issues and lead year-end inventory counts andadjustments.
  
• Asset Management: Oversee Fixed Assets andIntangible Assets, ensuring accurate recording, depreciation, and CIPtracking.
  
• Budgeting & Analysis: Assist the Controller withforecasts and budgets while reviewing GLs for appropriateness and managingthird-party rebate calculations.
  
• Banking & Tax: Review weekly payables/ACHactivity and flag important tax communications for the leadership team.
  

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of accountingexperience (Senior Accountant or similar role preferred).
  
• Education: BA in Accounting or a relatedfield.
  
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel(specifically pivot tables) and accounting software.
  
• Manufacturing Experience :cost accounting & understanding of manufacturing accounting& inventory required
  
• QuickBooks experience is a plus!
  
• Communication: Strong financial acumen with theability to explain the "why" behind the numbers to variousstakeholders.
  
• Mindset: Ability to work independently,high attention to detail, and a collaborative team spirit.