Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

LeoForce; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k matching

FSA

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Professional training

Career advancement

Welcoming culture

Job summary

LeoForce, a growing manufacturing company, seeks a Senior Accountant to join the finance team. This role focuses on financial reporting and cost accounting, partnering with operations and leadership to ensure accuracy and actionable insight.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in accounting in manufacturing, experience with cost/inventory accounting, ERP systems (Epicor preferred), and strong Excel skills. This is a hands-on position with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• ERP system experience; Epicor is a strong advantage.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Manage cost accounting processes including inventory valuation and standard costing.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with operations to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor accounting team members as needed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Analytical abilities

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Details

We're seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant (or experienced Accountant ready to take the next step) to join a growing manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys both financial reporting and cost accounting and wants to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you'll partner closely with operations and leadership to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, improve accounting processes, and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment and is eager to expand their responsibilities while contributing to a high-performing finance team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost analysis.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement workflow improvements.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and train accounting team members as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting is highly preferred.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience is a plus, but not required.
• ERP system experience required; Epicor experience is a strong advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

A bit about us:

We are a growing, innovation-driven manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products that support critical industries around the world. Our success is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and investing in our people. We foster a team-oriented culture where employees are empowered to make an impact, develop their skills, and grow their careers. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization that values integrity, innovation, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Fortune 500-level health/medical/dental/vision
• Generous PTO
• 401k + match
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Professional training
• Opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
• Warm & welcoming culture
• & much more!