We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to support financial operations for a growing organization in Salinas, California. This Contract to permanent opportunity is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can lead core accounting processes while also overseeing payroll, compliance, and selected HR-related administration. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple reporting and operational priorities on track in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day general ledger activity, including reviewing reconciliations, monitoring account accuracy, and supporting an efficient month-end close process.<br>• Prepare quarterly financial documentation and supporting schedules for leadership review, ensuring records are complete and organized.<br>• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, track additions and disposals, and help preserve accurate depreciation reporting.<br>• Manage indirect tax and regulatory filings such as sales tax submissions and reporting related to outstanding or unclaimed payments.<br>• Coordinate internal payroll operations, including processing, tax remittance, reporting, and weekly payroll support for management staff.<br>• Administer benefit and employee-related programs such as health insurance coordination, retirement plan activity, and annual 401(k) audit support.<br>• Oversee HR administrative functions, including employment verifications, garnishment processing, workers’ compensation matters, safety-related communication, and employee notices.<br>• Support business insurance and government compliance activities by maintaining documentation, assisting with renewals, and responding to reporting requirements.<br>• Create and issue operational invoices, including recurring internal charges such as management fees and fuel billings, while handling other accounting duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.<br>• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close, general ledger oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliation.<br>• Working knowledge of cost accounting or job costing, with experience in agricultural or manufacturing accounting environments strongly preferred.<br>• Familiarity with core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and financial statement audit support.<br>• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, with the ability to manage schedules, reporting, and calendar-based deadlines effectively.<br>• Clear supervisory, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across accounting, payroll, and administrative functions.<br>• Experience with Famous Software is a plus, and bilingual communication ability is helpful.<br>• Clean driving record required; candidates must be able to pass background and driving record screening.

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