We 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.

• 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.