Staff Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant to join a growing team in California. This permanent opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist with hands-on experience in manufacturing who wants to deepen expertise in inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting within a fast-moving technology environment. The role partners closely with operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance to maintain accurate records, support close activities, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and other close-related tasks to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Maintain general ledger integrity by reviewing account activity, resolving variances, and supporting the preparation of financial statements.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles by organizing schedules, verifying balances, and investigating discrepancies.• Support inventory accounting by reconciling inventory activity, updating records, and assisting with reporting tied to stock movements and valuation.• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams during cycle counts and physical inventory reviews to confirm accuracy and address exceptions.• Review inventory and production-related variances, including material usage, labor, and overhead, and assist in identifying key cost drivers.• Prepare recurring financial reports and analytical schedules, highlighting unusual fluctuations and summarizing findings for the finance team.• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and internal control activities while helping improve accounting procedures and documentation.• Provide additional support for areas such as accounts payable, fixed assets, and compliance with company accounting policies and reporting standards.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.• At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.• Practical knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Understanding of inventory accounting and core cost accounting principles within a production environment.• Strong foundation in general ledger accounting, including debits, credits, and account analysis.• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work with tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions.• Experience using ERP or general ledger systems to manage accounting transactions and reporting. NetSuite a plus. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.Job typePerm