Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Robert Half • Vista, CA • 7h ago

Description

A leading San Diego-based industrial manufacturing company is seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to support complex accounting functions. Our client operates in a global market and designs, produces, and distributes high-quality industrial products. This role will focus on cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while working closely with the operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting:

Maintain accurate standards for product costing through analyzing production data, material costs, labor hours, and overhead allocation.

Perform detailed inventory reconciliations, including raw materials, finished goods, and WIP (Work in Progress).

Prepare periodic inventory reports and analyze variance reports to identify discrepancies or inefficiencies.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Provide profitability analyses for various product lines, customer segments, or regions.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper financial reporting for global manufacturing operations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Work with department heads and operations teams to create annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Monitor capital expenditures related to manufacturing equipment and ensure compliance with approved budgets.

Assist in preparing cash flow projections for manufacturing activities, including materials procurement and shipping schedules.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

Develop and enforce internal controls to prevent errors and fraud related to inventory movements and expenses.

Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits relating to manufacturing processes and financial accuracy.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance if required.

System Implementation and Improvement:

Work alongside IT to enhance or implement ERP modules for manufacturing processes (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Troubleshoot existing systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on cost accounting.

Strong experience with ERP systems for manufacturing (Oracle, SAP, or similar).

Advanced skills in Excel, including modeling, pivot tables, and automation functions.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferred.

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, coupled with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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