<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Porterville, California and help drive accurate, timely financial operations within a manufacturing setting. This position supports core accounting activities, cost and inventory reporting, and business performance analysis while working closely with plant leadership and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights for operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and completion of the month-end close process.</p><p>• Oversee standard cost accounting and review labor, material, and overhead variances to identify trends and explain production performance.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory balances and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory procedures to strengthen accuracy and control.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking to ensure reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, respond to audit support requests, and help uphold strong internal control practices.</p><p>• Analyze overhead absorption, cost of goods sold, and plant-level margins to support financial visibility for leadership.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for manufacturing operations and business planning.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to support billing, collections, revenue reporting, and cost improvement efforts.</p><p>• Provide regular financial reporting and actionable analysis to the General Manager and assist with tax-related accounting support, including sales and state tax activities.</p>