Senior Accountant

Location: Fairfield, CA (Fully Onsite)
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: $95-100k benefits

Overview

A reputable food manufacturing organization with multiple operating entities is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial oversight. This role partners closely with the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and Controller and is well-suited for someone who enjoys ownership, structure, and long-term growth.

The Senior Accountant will support multiple business lines, including manufacturing and consumer-facing operations, within a lean and collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Accounting

• Lead and support month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations on an ongoing basis
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis

Oversight & Review

• Review AR and AP aging reports and flag issues proactively
• Prepare weekly payment runs and partner with the Assistant Controller
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as needed

Multi-Entity & Systems

• Support accounting across multiple legal entities and operating units
• Work within a manufacturing-focused ERP system to ensure accurate financial data
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency

Growth & Leadership

• Serve as a key right-hand support to the Accounting Manager
• Opportunity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience
• Hands-on involvement in month-end close
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing or cost-center environments
• Exposure to multi-entity accounting
• Prior experience reviewing or mentoring other accountants