Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a long-term contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This role will play a key part in period-end accounting activities, with an emphasis on inventory-related reporting, cost analysis, and accurate financial close support. The position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can balance detailed reconciliations with broader accounting oversight in a dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly and year-end close activities related to cost accounting, ensuring inventory movements and related financial impacts are recorded accurately.

- Reconcile inventory balances and evaluate reserve levels to support reliable valuation and reporting.

- Manage accounting treatment for capitalized costs and purchase price variance activity in accordance with established accounting policies.

- Execute cost accounting processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and maintain the integrity of related financial data.

- Partner effectively within a co-manufacturing operating model to ensure accounting reflects outsourced production activity appropriately.

- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules tied to the general ledger and close process.

- Assist with audit-ready documentation and provide support for financial statement audit requests connected to inventory and cost accounts. Requirements - Proven experience leading or supporting month-end close in an accounting environment.

- Strong background in general ledger management, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

- Hands-on expertise in cost accounting, including inventory analysis and reserve review.

- Experience reconciling inventory and addressing valuation-related accounting matters.

- Working knowledge of purchase price variance accounting and capitalization practices.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

- Ability to support financial statement audits with clear documentation and accurate reporting.

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