Staff Accountant (Temp to Hire)

Winonics • Brea, CA

11h

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior 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. Join us to leverage your accounting expertise in a fast-paced setting where your contributions make a real impact! We value proactive professionals who thrive on accuracy, continuous learning, and supporting organizational success through sound financial practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory accounting
• Experience in PCB, electronics, or contract manufacturing (EMS) environments
• Familiarity with standard costing and variance analysis
• Progress toward CPA certification or interest in pursuing CPA
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees