What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant – Manufacturing & SAP (Individual Contributor) position at Niwota Solutions?
📍 Diamond Bar, CA (Hybrid)
💼 Full-Time | Exempt
We are partnering with a global LED manufacturing company with North American operations in Southern California to hire a Senior Accountant. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with high visibility and exposure to multinational operations and U.S. IPO readiness.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys execution, problem-solving, and working closely with SAP in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Prepare financial reports in accordance with US GAAP
- Perform cost accounting activities including BOM analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances
- Act as a power user of SAP ERP (FI/CO) to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting
- Support SOX compliance efforts and external audit requests
- Coordinate intercompany transactions with international entities
- Communicate with Asia-based headquarters in English and Mandarin
Qualifications:
- 8–12 years of accounting experience, ideally in electronics or automotive manufacturing
- Advanced hands-on SAP ERP experience (required)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Solid Cost Accounting experience including BOM analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances (required)
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Fluency in English and Mandarin (required)
- CPA or CMA preferred
- IPO preparation experience is a huge plus
- Experience in multinational environments strongly preferred
Why Consider This Role:
- High-impact IC role with global exposure
- Stable manufacturing business with long-term growth
- IPO preparation experience without public-company pressure
- Hybrid flexibility