Accountant

Accountant | Join a well-established food manufacturing company - where your work matters! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mady Privatsky Are you a fit? Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year A bit about us Are you looking for an accounting role where you'll have ownership, variety, and the opportunity to influence business operations? We're partnering with a stable and growing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations and help support strategic business decisions. This position offers a blend of accounting, financial reporting, payroll oversight, and operational support, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple facets of the business. Why join us Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off Employee purchase discounts Stable organization with long-term career potential Collaborative team where your ideas and contributions are valued Job Details We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our team within the manufacturing industry. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and working closely with operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial functions of the business while helping ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and sound financial controls. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy contributing beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities As an Accountant, you will: Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and maintain accurate financial records. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Process payroll and support payroll reconciliations while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Support manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory analysis and cost tracking. Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity to ensure accurate reporting. Assist with financial statement preparation, account analysis, and management reporting. Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies. Support tax reporting, audits, and other compliance-related activities as needed. Partner with leadership on special projects and provide financial insights to support business decisions. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: An Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment. Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Working knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing operations is highly preferred. Experience processing payroll and familiarity with payroll systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting software. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting best practices. Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organization where you'll enjoy a diverse accounting role, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the business. If you're looking for a position that offers both stability and professional growth, we'd love to connect with you. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot