Senior Accountant

Magnolia Foods, Llc.•Jurupa Valley, CA

5h•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role manages general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, fixed assets, lease accounting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining strong internal controls. The position also supports external audits, leverages ERP systems to improve accounting processes, and partners with operational leaders to analyze financial performance and drive continuous improvement. In addition, the Senior Accountant assists with cost accounting and inventory-related activities, including standard costing, bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, variance analysis, and physical inventory counts. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting, strong Excel and ERP system skills (preferably NetSuite), a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and experience in manufacturing or cost accounting. Success in this role requires excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Manufacturing or cost accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong Microsoft Office skills, with an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting deadlines while prioritizing competing activities
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification
public accounting experience

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting
Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and account reconciliations
Coordinate with team members to reconcile accounts and prepare financial statements
Refine and maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations/policies
Utilize the ERP system to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency; ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial records
Assist external auditors during annual audits, providing documentation and helping with audit inquiries
Maintain the fixed asset subledger — covering CapEx additions, transfers, disposals, the CIP schedule, and periodic physical inventories.
Maintains capital and operating leases schedules.
Serve as a liaison between operations and the accounting function, helping operational leaders understand expense variances and drive improvements
Support the Controller with cost accounting activities, including standard cost, BOM standards, and material/labor/overhead variance analysis
Participate in monthly physical inventory counts and ongoing inventory maintenance
Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support general business decision-making