Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

American International Industries Los Angeles, California, United States (On-site)

Finance / Accounting Manager

This role oversees end-to-end financial operations across multiple companies and bank accounts, ensuring accurate cash management, compliance, payroll processing, reporting, and departmental support.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Banking Management

Monitor daily cash flow across multiple accounts

• Approve ACH, checks, wires, and transfers
• Ensure adequate funds for all payments
• Handle bank deposits, statements, and reconciliations

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Maintain books, process transactions, and reconcile accounts

• Prepare journal entries, month-end close, and financial reports
• Verify accuracy of cash applications and postings

Accounts Payable & Billing

Audit and approve vendor invoices

• Process recurring bills, insurance, customs, and service payments
• Manage credit card accounts and payments

Payroll & Employee-Related Finance

Process biweekly payroll and special payments

• Maintain deductions, insurance updates, and reports
• Prepare bonuses and year-end payroll documentation

Commissions & Reporting

Calculate and distribute monthly commissions

• Produce financial, audit, and management reports as requested

Compliance & Filings

Handle tax filings, 1099s, business licenses, and regulatory reports

• Prepare workers’ compensation renewals and audits

Special Financial Transactions

Manage wires, ACH setups, partner distributions, and fund transfers

• Support property utilities administration when needed

Department Oversight

Supervise A/P, payroll, and accounting functions

• Resolve issues and serve as backup for staff as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is standard, with CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience, with direct experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and supply chain logistics.
• Mastery of inventory valuation (FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average), cost of goods sold (COGS), raw materials, and finished goods accounting.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for tracking production and distribution, along with advanced Excel (pivot tables, vLookups).
• Strong ability to generate, analyze, and report on gross margins, variances, and operational expenses.
• Experience supervising accounting staff, managing payroll, and overseeing month-end closing processes.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holiday pay, supplemental insurance and voluntary life insurance.