Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and provide day-to-day guidance to the team in Irvine, California. This position will oversee essential financial operations, support a timely close process, and help improve workload coordination across accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily accounting operations and help prioritize assignments across the team to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.
• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to provide insight into business performance and support decision-making.
• Administer the Avalara sales tax platform and maintain compliance with sales and use tax requirements.
• Review and support expense reporting processes, including oversight of employee reimbursements and related documentation.
• Assist accountants with shortage claims and help coordinate follow-up, resolution, and reporting as needed.
• Use advanced Excel tools such as PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve reporting accuracy.• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisory, managerial, or senior-level leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement audit preparation.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax compliance, including hands-on experience with Avalara.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work effectively with functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize team workload, and communicate clearly across departments.
• Experience with Concur, Bill.com, or SAP Business One is helpful but not required.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution is strongly preferred.