Staff Accountant (Temp to Hire)

WINONICS • Brea, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support our manufacturing operations. This role is heavily focused on cost accounting, inventory, and month-end close, and will work closely with production, supply chain, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost visibility. The company values proactive professionals who thrive on accuracy, continuous learning, and supporting organizational success through sound financial practices. This is an ITAR-compliant facility, and all employees must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (Sage 100)
• Exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory accounting
• Experience in PCB, electronics, or contract manufacturing (EMS) environments
• Familiarity with standard costing and variance analysis
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support standard costing activities (material, labor, overhead) and help analyze variances
• Work with operations to understand production costs, efficiencies, and inventory movement
• Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts, adjustments, and reserves
• Support BOM costing, WIP tracking, and margin analysis
• Prepare financial schedules and assist with internal reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting and ERP systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees