Job Title: Accountant
Location: Irwindale, CA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Salary: Up to $90,000/year (DOE)

Job Description:

A well-established manufacturing company in Irwindale is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and a background in manufacturing or a similar industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and internal management reports

• Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers

• Support internal and external audit processes with proper documentation and schedules

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of month-end close and financial reporting processes

• Proficient in Excel and ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred)

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance