Senior Accountant

Century Group; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a manufacturing client in Orange County, CA to hire a Senior Accountant. The role focuses on general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and cost accounting support across production activities.

Responsibilities include journal entries, financial reporting, budgeting collaboration, and process improvements with operations and finance teams. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/finance with 3+ years in manufacturing, advanced Excel, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial data and reporting tools.
• Ability to work onsite and effectively partner with operational and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports while supporting month end, quarter end, and year end close activities.
• Assist with inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze production costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and other financial planning and reporting initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams on process improvements, system enhancements, and special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Close processes

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Orange County , CA Direct Hire Accounting $85K to $95K 08/05/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $85,000 to $95,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports while supporting month end, quarter end, and year end close activities.

Assist with inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Analyze production costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and other financial planning and reporting initiatives.

Collaborate with operations and finance teams on process improvements, system enhancements, and special projects.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and close processes.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial data and reporting tools.

Ability to work onsite and effectively partner with operational and business leaders.

Qualifications:

Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance.

Familiarity with ERP systems and participation in system implementations or upgrades.

Aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing industry experience.

Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Self motivated professional with the ability to work independently, support process improvements, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

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