Senior Accountant – Manufacturing Cost Accounting

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Century Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Century Group’s client, located in Orange County, CA. Century Group is partnering with a manufacturing client seeking to strengthen its finance team with a Senior Accountant. This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, providing critical insights into operational costs, and supporting key financial planning activities. The Senior Accountant will directly contribute to the client’s financial integrity and strategic decision-making within its manufacturing environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orange County, CA
• Pay: $85000–$95000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures accurate financial reporting and supports strategic financial planning for manufacturing operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, financial data and reporting tools, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports while supporting all month end, quarter end, and year end close activities.
• Cost Accounting Support: Assist with inventory, manufacturing, and cost accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze production costs, inventory activity, and operational performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Strategic Planning: Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and other financial planning and reporting initiatives.
• Collaborative Projects: Collaborate with operations and finance teams on process improvements, system enhancements, and special projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, demonstrating a strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Experience: At least 3 years of accounting experience specifically within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, experience working with financial data and reporting tools, and the ability to work onsite and effectively partner with operational and business leaders.
• Bonus: Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance; familiarity with ERP systems and participation in system implementations or upgrades; experience in the aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing industries; and strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.