Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hands-on accounting ownership and execution

Overview

Allied West Paper is seeking a capable, hands-on Senior Accounting Specialist to help maintain accurate financial records, support an efficient month-end close, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. This role is designed for someone who takes ownership, works through details independently, and consistently turns accounting issues into practical solutions.

Demonstrated accounting ability matters more than a particular degree. The strongest candidate will bring sound judgment, follow-through, and a track record of producing accurate work in a fast-moving operating environment.

Responsibilities

·    Prepare and post journal entries and support an accurate, timely month-end close.

·    Own general ledger, bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

·    Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and related variance review in a distribution or operating environment.

·    Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other assigned accounts.

·    Use Excel and the company’s ERP system to analyze data, improve reporting, and reduce manual work.

·    Identify accounting or process issues early, communicate them clearly, and drive them through resolution.

·    Document recurring procedures and implement practical process improvements and internal controls.

·    Assist with sales tax support, audits, special projects, and other accounting priorities as needed.

Qualifications

·    Three or more years of hands-on accounting experience, or an equivalent record of progressively responsible work.

·    Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

·    Advanced practical Excel skills, including organizing, validating, and analyzing large data sets.

·    Experience working in an ERP or other integrated accounting system; ability to learn new systems quickly.

·    Experience with inventory accounting, cost analysis, manufacturing, distribution, or a related environment is strongly preferred.

·    Organized, analytical, and dependable, with strong attention to detail and a bias toward action.

·    Able to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and complete work with limited supervision.

·    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant experience and demonstrated capability will receive full consideration.

Success Measures

·    Month-end responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.

·    Assigned reconciliations are current, supportable, and free of unexplained items.

·    Accounting problems are identified early, researched thoroughly, and resolved with appropriate ownership.

·    Inventory and cost information is reliable and useful to business partners.

·    Recurring work becomes more efficient, better documented, and less dependent on manual effort.

·    Internal customers view the role as responsive, trustworthy, and solutions-oriented.

·    Ability to use technology (AI) to improve workflow and provide improved results.

Manufacturing company in the Inland Empire

Company Description

Manufacturing company in the Inland Empire