Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Fairfield, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who will oversee key financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting function. The ideal candidate is eager to grow their expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing financial drafts and identifying variances against budget.

- Consolidate financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring accurate representation of intercompany activities.

- Coordinate and manage audit processes, including bank and year-end audits, while collaborating with team members to fulfill data requests.

- Assist in preparing annual budgets and contribute to financial planning initiatives.

- Monitor daily cash management activities, analyzing current standings to determine payable priorities.

- Apply cost accounting principles to support operational decisions and cross-train with other accounting roles.

- Oversee the accounts payable cycle, addressing vendor inquiries and ensuring timely processing of payments.

- Develop and maintain freight tracking reports to analyze cost trends by customer and route.

- Maintain a fixed asset tracker, tagging and systematically recording assets for monthly reporting.

- Perform additional duties as required to support the overall finance and accounting function. Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

- Minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

- Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting practices and financial analysis.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex data manipulation.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with acute attention to detail.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

- Experience managing confidential data in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.

For immediate consideration, please call Amanda Howell at .

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