Job Title: Senior AccountantJob Description
This hands-on Senior Accountant role supports a lean accounting organization in a manufacturing and government contracting environment. You will own key elements of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory-related accounting, audit support, and various accounting projects. As a core member of a small accounting team, you will work independently, take full ownership of assigned responsibilities, and contribute with limited training. Candidates with strong manufacturing accounting or government contracting accounting experience are highly valued, and experience in both environments is especially desirable.
Responsibilities
Own and execute month-end close activities within a fast-paced four-day close environment.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries accurately and on time.
Perform accrual calculations and ensure proper recording of expenses and liabilities.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
Maintain and update fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and transfers.
Calculate depreciation, prepare fixed asset schedules, and post related journal entries.
Support inventory-related accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Provide audit support by explaining accounting work in detail and preparing requested documentation.
Perform hands-on general ledger accounting and take ownership of the accounting process rather than a support-only role.
Analyze financial data using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, SUMIF, and lookup functions.
Utilize ERP systems to process and review financial transactions and generate financial statements.
Contribute to full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close ownership and financial statement preparation.
Collaborate with team members in a lean accounting organization while working independently with minimal hand-holding.
Participate in various accounting projects that broaden technical accounting experience across manufacturing and government contracting environments.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
5+ years of accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role.
Demonstrated ownership of month-end close processes.
Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries and accruals.
Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
Experience in fixed asset accounting, including maintaining records, depreciation, schedules, and related journal entries.
ERP system experience with any major ERP platform.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, SUMIF, and lookup functions.
Ability to work independently during close periods and operate effectively in a fast-paced four-day close environment.
Strong data analysis capability and ability to clearly explain accounting work in detail.
Hands-on general ledger accounting experience, not focused primarily on accounts payable, accounts receivable, or data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Manufacturing accounting experience.
Government contracting accounting experience.
Audit support experience in a government contracting or similar environment.
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
Experience preparing or supporting incurred cost claims.
Inventory accounting experience.
Sales and use tax experience.
Cost accounting experience.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems.
Interest in broadening technical accounting experience across both manufacturing and government contracting settings.
Work Environment
You will join a lean, highly visible accounting team that includes a controller, Senior accounting manager, staff accountant, accounts payable team, and labor accountant. The culture emphasizes high ownership, independent contribution, minimal hand-holding, and a collaborative approach to solving problems. The organization operates in a stable defense and manufacturing environment, offering significant responsibility and exposure to both manufacturing and government contracting accounting. The role follows a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, along with flexible work hours that support work-life balance outside of close periods. You will work with major ERP systems and advanced Excel tools in a setting that values accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Opportunity to join a stable defense and manufacturing organization High-visibility role within a lean accounting team Significant ownership and exposure across many areas of accounting Opportunity to gain or expand experience in both manufacturing accounting and government contracting accounting Exposure to DCAA/DCMA audits, incurred cost submissions, inventory, fixed assets, and month-end close Collaborative team environment with direct access to accounting leadership Streamlined interview process and desire to hire quickly Generally strong work-life balance outside of month-end close periods Limited remote flexibility available on an exception basis (a few days per month)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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