Senior Accountant

States Manufacturing Corporation; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Vernon, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting, support month-end closes, prepare financial reports, and ensure accuracy of the company’s financial records.

You will work closely with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide financial insights, while serving as a resource for cross-functional departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company work experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Syteline experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and reconcile accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and inventory-related entries.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and research variances or discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cost accounting functions where applicable (inventory, standard costing, variance analysis).
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Accountability

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for performing advanced accounting activities, supporting month-end closes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records. This role works closely with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide financial insights. The Senior Accountant also serves as a resource for cross-functional departments.

This is an on-site position out of our Vernon, CA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and reconcile accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and inventory-related entries.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and research variances or discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cost accounting functions where applicable (inventory, standard costing, variance analysis).
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company work experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Syteline experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• CPA or working toward CPA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Experience with fixed assets, inventory accounting, and multi-entity environments.

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Communication & Collaboration
• Confidentiality & Professionalism
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Proficiency in ERP Systems