Accounting Manager

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Ventura, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing core accounting operations, improving processes, partnering with business stakeholders, and ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment.The Accounting Manager will play a key role in leading month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, accounts payable oversight, cash controls, sales and use tax compliance, and government contracting accounting requirements. This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable, mission-driven industry with a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and meaningful visibility across finance and operations.This is a strong fit for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is ready to contribute at both the strategic and operational level while supporting accurate financial reporting, process discipline, and continued business growth.Key Responsibilities- Supervise and support the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure accounting responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.- Lead and oversee the month-end close process, including reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting activities.- Manage monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and financial analysis to support business planning.- Monitor sales and use tax collection requirements and oversee associated filings.- Approve weekly pay runs and review cash control reconciliations.- Partner with key stakeholders to develop, monitor, and manage accounting and business performance KPIs.Compensation and Benefits- Salary range: $90,000 to $135,000 per year.- Job type: Direct hire.- Location: Ventura, CA.Required Qualifications and Skills- Supervise accounting operations, including accounts payable, pay runs, reconciliations, and month-end close.- Lead forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting analysis.- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, GAAP, internal controls, and government contracting requirements.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support KPI development, reporting accuracy, and operational decision-making.- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.- 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or finance role.- At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory accounting role.- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.- Experience working with financial software and ERP systems.- Ability to manage deadlines, lead accounting processes, and maintain accuracy in a regulated environment.- Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred Qualifications- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.- CPA certification.- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environments.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.