Assistant Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking an Assist Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a growing CPG manufacturer in Torrance, CA. Progressive accounting experience and strong leaderships skills are essential. This is an exciting, high-impact role with a fast-growing global organization.

• Direct Hire
• $95K – 110K per year, exempt
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company matching, Bonus
• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements of the Assistant Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• 4+ years of accounting experience including month-end close, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Experience with broker commission calculations, trade rebate tracking, or complex sales allowance reconciliation
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP principles, internal controls, accrual accounting, and audit-ready reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience using Excel Macros, VBA, or Python for data processing is preferred.
• Strong communicator and leader
• Versatile team-player
• Dedication to continuous improvement
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP system migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, or similar Cloud ERP is strongly preferred
• CPA license or current CPA candidate is a plus

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accounting Manager:

• Manage AP/AR operations, cash applications, customer credit memos, billing audits
• Lead month-end close preparing and posting journal entries for expense accruals, prepaid amortizations, inventory estimates, and reclassifications.
• Oversee team expense management and review/approve employee expense reports and timecards in automated systems
• Calculate, verify, and reconcile complex monthly sales broker commissions and trade rebates across multiple networks.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger account analyses, and monthly financial statements compliant with US GAAP.
• Audit and reconcile monthly storage, freight, and 3PL warehouse billing statements.
• Submit monthly financial packages to external CPA partners, process estimated tax payments/notices and facilitate the annual audit.
• Support ERP system migration.
• Provide supervision, training, and ongoing technical guidance to AP/AR staff.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies and operational accounting needs.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes; represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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TriCom Quest is a full-service employment agency serving the greater Los Angeles area. We partner with a wide range of industries, with a special focus on international companies, helping fill roles from entry level to executive leadership. Our mission is to connect employers with the right talent—and to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive and grow.

Company Description

TriCom Quest is a full-service employment agency serving the greater Los Angeles area. We partner with a wide range of industries, with a special focus on international companies, helping fill roles from entry level to executive leadership. Our mission is to connect employers with the right talent—and to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive and grow.