Manufacturing Senior Accountant | Costing & Close Expert

Johnson Service Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) partners with an established manufacturing company to recruit a Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and cost accounting activities. This onsite direct-hire role offers a salary range of $80-90K DOE and seeks a solid GAAP foundation and advanced Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting, with NetSuite or similar ERP experience and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP.
• Advanced to expert Excel proficiency.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support resolutions.
• Process and reconcile AP and AR transactions.
• Support manufacturing and cost accounting reporting and analysis.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and documentation.
• Assist with external audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and ERP efficiencies.
• Partner with Controller and cross-functional departments on accounting matters.
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) partners with an established manufacturing company to recruit a Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and cost accounting activities. This onsite direct-hire role offers a salary range of $80-90K DOE and seeks a solid GAAP foundation and advanced Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting, with NetSuite or similar ERP experience and the ability to collaborate across