Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hands-on accounting ownership and execution

Overview

Allied West Paper is seeking a capable, hands-on Senior Accounting Specialist to help maintain accurate financial records, support an efficient month-end close, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. This role is designed for someone who takes ownership, works through details independently, and consistently turns accounting issues into practical solutions.

Demonstrated accounting ability matters more than a particular degree. The strongest candidate will bring sound judgment, follow-through, and a track record of producing accurate work in a fast-moving operating environment.

Responsibilities

· Prepare and post journal entries and support an accurate, timely month-end close.

· Own general ledger, bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

· Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and related variance review in a distribution or operating environment.

· Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other assigned accounts.

· Use Excel and the company’s ERP system to analyze data, improve reporting, and reduce manual work.

· Identify accounting or process issues early, communicate them clearly, and drive them through resolution.

· Document recurring procedures and implement practical process improvements and internal controls.

· Assist with sales tax support, audits, special projects, and other accounting priorities as needed.

Qualifications

· Three or more years of hands-on accounting experience, or an equivalent record of progressively responsible work.

· Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

· Advanced practical Excel skills, including organizing, validating, and analyzing large data sets.

· Experience working in an ERP or other integrated accounting system; ability to learn new systems quickly.

· Experience with inventory accounting, cost analysis, manufacturing, distribution, or a related environment is strongly preferred.

· Organized, analytical, and dependable, with strong attention to detail and a bias toward action.

· Able to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and complete work with limited supervision.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant experience and demonstrated capability will receive full consideration.

Success Measures

· Month-end responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.

· Assigned reconciliations are current, supportable, and free of unexplained items.

· Accounting problems are identified early, researched thoroughly, and resolved with appropriate ownership.

· Inventory and cost information is reliable and useful to business partners.

· Recurring work becomes more efficient, better documented, and less dependent on manual effort.

· Internal customers view the role as responsive, trustworthy, and solutions-oriented.

· Ability to use technology (AI) to improve workflow and provide improved results.

\nCompany Description

Manufacturing company in the Inland Empire

Company Description

Manufacturing company in the Inland Empire