Sr Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Accountant position in Los Angeles, CA, for a direct hire in a growing manufacturing and high-tech environment. You will own the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis, partnering with operations and leadership to drive accuracy and insights.

The successful candidate will have 3–5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP/Accounting systems skills (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks), and a relevant

Qualifications

• Manage month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory, cost accounting, audits, and manufacturing-related accounting functions.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and overall department efficiency.
• 3 to 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, and full accounting cycle experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and reporting tools.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with operations and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and financial statement activity.
• Review financial statements, investigate variances, and provide financial analysis to support leadership decisions.
• Support inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related accounting activities.
• Assist with audits, financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior accounting team members as needed.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA with a growing manufacturing and high-tech environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who understands the full accounting cycle and enjoys owning key general ledger, month-end close, reconciliation, reporting, and analysis responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant will join a collaborative finance team that partners closely with operations and leadership to support accurate reporting, process improvement, and business decision-making. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants stability, visibility, and room to grow within a team-oriented environment that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and financial statement activity.
• Review financial statements, investigate variances, and provide financial analysis to support leadership decisions.
• Support inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related accounting activities.
• Assist with audits, financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior accounting team members as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory, cost accounting, audits, and manufacturing-related accounting functions.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and overall department efficiency.
• 3 to 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, and full accounting cycle experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and reporting tools.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with operations and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, technology, inventory accounting, or cost accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA-track status.
• Experience mentoring junior accounting team members.
• Process improvement, internal controls, or audit support experience.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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