Senior Accountant

Location: San Ramon, CA (In-Person) Reports To: VP Finance About IPAC International Petroleum Products & Additives Co., Inc. (IPAC) is a privately held global manufacturer and distributor serving customers across the lubricants, additives, and specialty chemical markets. With operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, IPAC is continuing to scale its finance and operational infrastructure to support growth, acquisitions, and process modernization initiatives. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting accounting operations within a growing manufacturing company. Position Summary IPAC is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented accounting professional who combines strong accounting fundamentals with exceptional organizational and communication skills. This position plays a key role in supporting the accounting and finance function through ownership of accounts payable operations, account reconciliations, audit support, reporting, manufacturing accounting activities, and special projects. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance leadership, operations teams, vendors, auditors, and business partners across multiple entities and international locations. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a high-volume workload, communicating professionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, and taking ownership of processes from start to finish. This role requires someone who can effectively prioritize competing deadlines, solve problems independently, and communicate clearly in both written and verbal form. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant seeking broad exposure to manufacturing accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and global business operations within a growing manufacturing company. Key Responsibilities Own the accounts payable function for IPAC's global operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communications. Process approximately 60+ vendor payments per week across multiple entities, currencies, and banking platforms while maintaining strong internal controls and payment accuracy. Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice, payment, and account reconciliation issues in a timely and professional manner. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting analyses as assigned. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting processes by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation and respond to external auditor requests during annual financial statement audits. Prepare operational and financial reports related to sales analysis, margin analysis, customer trends, and management reporting initiatives. Perform inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, and cost accounting activities. Lead transition efforts of accounts payable workflows from paper-based processes to cloud-based automation systems. Assist with the setup and implementation of QuickBooks Manufacturing for IPAC's new manufacturing facility, including vendor onboarding, AP workflows, and accounting setup for the new manufacturing entity. Participate in special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned. Preferred Experience and Benefits Manufacturing, inventory, distribution, or multi-entity accounting environments ERP implementations or system upgrades QuickBooks Manufacturing experience preferred Month-end close and reconciliation ownership Audit support and financial reporting preparation Expected base salary range of approximately $100,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit Incentive bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Culture & Values We are looking for team members who: Take ownership and follow through Thrive in an evolving, growth-oriented environment Communicate proactively and professionally Act with integrity, sound judgment, and discretion while supporting a privately held entrepreneurial business environment This job is on-site in San Ramon, CA full-time. #J-18808-Ljbffr