Senior Accountant

Magnolia Foods, Llc.; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Magnolia Foods, Llc. in Mira Loma, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years of accounting experience, proficiency with Excel and NetSuite, and a solid understanding of US GAAP. CPA/CMA optional; manufacturing/cost accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (prefer NetSuite).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain internal controls.
• Support external audits and respond to audit inquiries.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger, leases, and BOM-related activity.
• Collaborate with operations to analyze variances and drive improvements.
• Assist cost accounting activities including standard costs and variance analysis.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and ongoing inventory maintenance.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Full Time Mira Loma, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1519

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role manages general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, fixed assets, lease accounting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining strong internal controls. The position also supports external audits, leverages ERP systems to improve accounting processes, and partners with operational leaders to analyze financial performance and drive continuous improvement.

In addition, the Senior Accountant assists with cost accounting and inventory-related activities, including standard costing, bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, variance analysis, and physical inventory counts. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting, strong Excel and ERP system skills (preferably NetSuite), a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and experience in manufacturing or cost accounting. Success in this role requires excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting


• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and account reconciliations


• Coordinate with team members to reconcile accounts and prepare financial statements


• Refine and maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations/policies


• Utilize the ERP system to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency; ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial records


• Assist external auditors during annual audits, providing documentation and helping with audit inquiries


• Maintain the fixed asset subledger - covering CapEx additions, transfers, disposals, the CIP schedule, and periodic physical inventories.


• Maintains capital and operating leases schedules.


• Serve as a liaison between operations and the accounting function, helping operational leaders understand expense variances and drive improvements


• Support the Controller with cost accounting activities, including standard cost, BOM standards, and material/labor/overhead variance analysis


• Participate in monthly physical inventory counts and ongoing inventory maintenance


• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support general business decision-making

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA certification not required but preferred

2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

Manufacturing or cost accounting experience strongly preferred

Strong Microsoft Office skills, with an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably NetSuite

Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting deadlines while prioritizing competing activities

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to diverse stakeholders

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability


• 401(k) with company match


• Opportunities for growth and development within a rapidly expanding company