Senior Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits package

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for a successful manufacturing company in Sacramento. The role requires 3-6 years of accounting experience with a focus on manufacturing. Responsibilities include full-cycle general ledger management, cost accounting functions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of accounting experience, with a required background in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory, costing, production accounting, or WIP.
• Proficiency in ERP or manufacturing accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger management.
• Support month-end and year-end close with accuracy.
• Assist with audit preparation and internal controls.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Cost accounting

Analytical ability

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Accountant - Manufacturing Industry

Location: Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
Recruiting Through: Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Sacramento region that is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong manufacturing industry expertise and full-cycle accounting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger management, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close with accuracy and timely reporting
• Assist with cost accounting functions, including labor, overhead, materials, and inventory review
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, job costing, and production variance reports
• Manage multi‑entity accounting and intercompany transactions (as applicable)
• Partner with operations and production departments to ensure accurate financial data
• Assist with audit preparation, financial statements, and internal controls
• Support process improvements and recommend efficiencies in accounting workflows

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of accounting experience, with required background in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of inventory, costing, production accounting, or WIP
• Proficiency in ERP or manufacturing accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, warehouse, and production leadership

Why This Opportunity Is Attractive

• Growing, stable manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to expand into cost accounting or senior-level finance functions
• Hands-on exposure to operational accounting, production workflows, and multi-department support
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits package

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles\' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.