Accounting Manager (CPA, Manufacturing)

Accounting Manager (CPA, Manufacturing)

Manufacturing

Pacoima, California, US

• Added - 20/03/2026

Pay Rate Low: 48.00 | Pay Rate High: 52.00

Our client, a leading food and beverage manufacturer, is looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to join their team in Pacoima, CA!

Location: Pacoima, CA

Job type: Contract - hire (90 days)

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm, fully onsite (may need to report to other company sites according to need)

Pay rate : $48/hr. -$52/hr.

Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support our finance team during the transition from Microsoft Dynamics to SAP S/4HANA. This role ensures accurate day-to-day accounting operations in a dual-system environment, manages the month-end close, oversees accounts payable/receivable, and supports system testing and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CPA with strong manufacturing accounting experience, ERP expertise, and the ability to collaborate across departments while driving compliance and efficiency. This position offers long-term leadership growth following successful SAP implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in a dual ERP environment (SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Dynamics).

• Manage and support the monthly close process, including balance sheet and P&L analysis.

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

• Maintain fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and reconciliations.

• Perform general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Assist with system testing, data validation, and process alignment during SAP implementation.

• Prepare process flowcharts and accounting procedures for both SAP S/4HANA and legacy systems.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, and Supply Chain to support system and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA credential required.

• MBA with CPA preferred but not mandatory

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and managerial experience.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP (SAP S/4HANA highly desirable).

• Prior experience in ERP system transitions or supporting dual-system environments.

• Experience in manufacturing or regulated manufacturing industries strongly preferred.

• Flexibility to report to any company facility, sometimes on short notice.

Note: This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.