Senior Staff Accountant

Johnson Service Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) partners with an established manufacturing company to recruit a Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and cost accounting activities. This onsite direct-hire role offers a salary range of $80-90K DOE and seeks a solid GAAP foundation and advanced Excel skills.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting, with NetSuite or similar ERP experience and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP.
• Advanced to expert Excel proficiency.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support resolutions.
• Process and reconcile AP and AR transactions.
• Support manufacturing and cost accounting reporting and analysis.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and documentation.
• Assist with external audits, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and ERP efficiencies.
• Partner with Controller and cross-functional departments on accounting matters.
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is partnering with an established manufacturing company seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general accounting, month-end close, and cost accounting activities.

Direct Hire | Onsite | Salary range $80-$90K DOE

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, preferably within a manufacturing environment, advanced Excel skills, and experience working with ERP systems. This individual must be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support resolution.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions.
• Support manufacturing and cost accounting activities, including operational financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual external audits, tax-related reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and ERP system efficiencies.
• Partner with the Controller and cross-functional departments on accounting matters.
• Perform additional financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable manufacturing ERP system; NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and brings a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.