Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Manufacturing & Government Contracting | Full-Cycle Accounting | 9/80 Schedule

Looking for a role where you'll do more than just close the books? We're seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a highly visible accounting team supporting a stable manufacturing and government contracting organization. This position offers broad exposure across general ledger accounting, fixed assets, inventory, audit support, and financial reporting, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and meaningful impact.

If you're the type of accountant who likes rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and operating with a high degree of autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Own key components of the month-end close process in a fast-paced four-day close environment

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other month-end accounting transactions

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reporting

• Support inventory accounting activities and help ensure accurate financial reporting

• Analyze financial data and explain accounting results to internal stakeholders and auditors

• Assist with audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation

• Prepare financial schedules and contribute to financial statement preparation

• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel tools to support reporting and analysis

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

• Partner with accounting leadership in a lean environment where every team member plays a critical role

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong ownership of month-end close activities

• Experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting

• Fixed asset accounting experience

• ERP system experience

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUP functions, and data analysis

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting experience

• Government contracting accounting experience

• Inventory accounting experience

• Cost accounting experience

• Audit support experience

• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations

• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions

• Sales and use tax experience

• Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP experience

Why Join Us?

• High-visibility role within a lean and collaborative accounting team

• Opportunity to work across both manufacturing and government contracting environments

• Significant ownership and exposure beyond traditional accounting responsibilities

• Stable organization with strong accounting leadership and mentorship

• Broad exposure to technical accounting, inventory, cost accounting, and compliance

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

• Flexible work hours outside of close periods

• Long-term opportunity with strong growth potential

Work Environment

You'll be part of a close-knit accounting team that values accountability, initiative, and collaboration. This is an environment where strong performers are given ownership, trusted to make decisions, and encouraged to contribute ideas for continuous improvement. You'll work closely with leadership while gaining exposure to complex accounting topics within manufacturing and government contracting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Opportunity to join a stable defense and manufacturing organization High-visibility role within a lean accounting team Significant ownership and exposure across many areas of accounting Opportunity to gain or expand experience in both manufacturing accounting and government contracting accounting Exposure to DCAA/DCMA audits, incurred cost submissions, inventory, fixed assets, and month-end close Collaborative team environment with direct access to accounting leadership Streamlined interview process and desire to hire quickly Generally strong work-life balance outside of month-end close periods Limited remote flexibility available on an exception basis (a few days per month)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.