Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Carson, CA • 2h ago

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a six-month consulting engagement for our personal care manufacturing client. In this hybrid work schedule role, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team of accounting professionals, managing the month-end close process, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in expertise in JD Edwards, with Blackline experience considered a valuable advantage.

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a team of three accounting staff, encouraging attention to detail and ensuring the accuracy of financial processes.

Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of internal reports within strict deadlines.

Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain financial integrity.

Review and approve financial transactions, account analyses, and reconciliations to ensure precision and reliability.

Utilize JD Edwards extensively for transaction processing, reporting, and data validation; leverage Blackline software for enhanced reconciliation and close management.

Collaborate with various departments to address and resolve accounting challenges efficiently.

Identify and implement process improvements to optimize accounting operations and workflows.

Prepare and present financial reports to management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.

Maintain a high level of accuracy and timeliness in all financial operations.

Support audits and compliance initiatives as needed, ensuring all documentation is thorough and up-to-date.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, including managerial or supervisory roles.

Proficiency in JD Edwards is mandatory; experience with Blackline is highly preferred.

Solid understanding of general ledger, account reconciliation, and journal entry processes.

Proven ability to manage the month-end close process under tight deadlines.

Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively oversee and guide a team.

Exceptional organizational abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Ability to excel in a dynamic, hybrid work environment requiring two days on-site, three days remote per week.

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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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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