Senior Accountant

GJL Partners; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Career growth

Job summary

GJL Partners seeks a Senior Accountant in a hands-on manufacturing environment serving medical device and aerospace sectors. You will drive month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and analyze costs, inventory, and margins while coordinating with operations and leadership.

The role requires 4–8+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills. A CPA or CPA-track is a plus, with a clear path for career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and cost/inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and variances.
• Support standard costing, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate with operations and production teams to improve processes.
• Support audit and tax preparation; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Identify automation and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JobBOSS

Epicor

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant – Manufacturing (Medical Device & Aerospace)

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 Base Salary + Bonus + 401(k) Match + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected precision CNC manufacturing company serving the medical device and aerospace industries. With a reputation for exceptional quality, tight tolerances, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, they partner with many of the industry's leading OEMs to produce mission-critical components.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Senior Accountant to their accounting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on manufacturing environment and wants broad exposure across accounting, operations, inventory, and financial reporting.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational finance. This individual will work closely with manufacturing, purchasing, operations, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting while helping drive process improvements across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and production variances
• Assist with inventory accounting, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Support standard costing, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for leadership
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to improve financial processes
• Support annual audit and tax preparation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience within CNC machining, aerospace, medical device, industrial manufacturing, or precision manufacturing is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS, Epicor, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus, but not required
• Annual performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Strong long-term career growth opportunities
• Stable, growing company with an excellent leadership team