Accounting Manager

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager at Nissin International Transport USA!

Location: Gardena, CA
Schedule: On-site for the first 3 months; after that, hybrid with 2 days per week on-site
Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000, plus a non-discretionary bonus
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

• Oversee daily operational accounting activities, including AP, AR, billing, and transactional entries.
• Resolve discrepancies arising from upstream operational workflows.
• Liaise with Internal departments and external partners to resolve escalated issues.
• Monitor the timeliness and accuracy of invoice, receipt, and transaction processing.

• Lead the month‑end and quarter‑end close for assigned teams.
• Review and approve journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and re‑classes.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper documentation.
• Investigate variances and ensure the accuracy of the Trial Balance.
• Prepare close deliverables for assigned teams, including schedules and variance explanations.
• Conduct assigned team’s sales and cost analysis to ensure revenue and cost accuracy.
• Identify margin variances and investigate anomalies specific to the assigned branch/team.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and IT to resolve upstream data issues.
• Prepare monthly analysis schedules to support close and consolidation reporting.

• Prepare consolidation schedules for assigned entities.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and required documentation.

• Oversee preparation of PBC schedule and audit support documents.
• Respond to auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure audit requests are properly coordinated and completed.
• Supervise accounting staff and assigned Supervisor(s) to ensure accurate and timely daily operations.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management for team members.
• Oversee workload distribution and ensure appropriate cross‑training within the team.
• Review work completed by staff/Supervisor(s), including reconciliations, journal entries, and operational transactions.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

• Partner with Operations to validate upstream data and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Sales on billing accuracy, revenue flows, and customer‑related matters.
• Work with IT to maintain ERP data integrity, system logic, and workflow accuracy.
• Coordinate with Compliance to support internal control requirements and documentation standards.
• Support Admin and HR with payroll‑related entries and policy compliance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and workflow effectiveness.
• Other duties may be assigned by management to ensure all necessary tasks are completed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of combined operational and GL accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close.
• Experience with sales/cost analysis.
• Experience with consolidation or corporate reporting of financial statements including cash flow statement.
• Experience with tax provision preferred.
• Experience with Lease accounting (ASC
  842) preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, modeling).
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control framework, including SOX or J‑SOX requirements.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable.

Nissin International Transport USA, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.