Sr Accountant

Manpower; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is partnering with an automotive manufacturer to hire a Sr Accountant for remote work. The role focuses on US GAAP-based close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting with audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and ongoing CPA progress. Knowledge of SAP is preferred, and the position operates on Pacific Time with standard 8 am–5 pm hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, or a relevant field; or combination of work experience and education.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced/expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong MS Office knowledge.
• CPA, progress toward CPA, or equivalent; SAP knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record monthly journal entries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts with detailed support workpapers.
• Monitor and analyze transactions for validity of balances, reserves, accruals, and financial statement impact.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting and disclosures for audited statements, including consolidation schedules.
• Assist with external and internal audits, including schedules, reconciliation reports, fluctuation analyses, and J-SOX testing.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, an automotive manufacturer is seeking a Sr Accountant to join their team. As a Sr Accountant, you will be part of the Finance department supporting accounting close, reserve analysis, financial reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong US GAAP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a detail-driven mindset that supports accurate, compliant financial results.

Job Title: Sr Accountant

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $50-$55/hr

Shift: 8 am - 5 pm Pacific Time

What's the Job?

• Record monthly journal entries in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts with high-quality, detailed support workpapers.
• Monitor and analyze transactions for validity of account balances, reserve balances, accruals, and financial statement impact.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting and related disclosures for audited financial statements, including preparation of parent company consolidation schedules.
• Assist with external and internal audit activities, including preparation of required schedules, reconciliation reports, fluctuation analyses, and support for J-SOX related testing and compliance.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Math, or a relevant field, or a combination of work experience and education required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced/expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• CPA, progress toward obtaining CPA, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; SAP knowledge is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Work on accounting close and reporting activities with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Finance, and independent auditors to ensure accounting policies are followed.
• Contribute to reserve and liability analysis by evaluating methodologies, monitoring trends, and supporting internal controls.
• Support audit readiness through preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for financial statement audits and J-SOX testing.
• Develop and implement accounting and SAP best practices, document processes, and identify opportunities to streamline reporting and everyday work.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)