We are looking for an early-career accounting team member to join a collaborative finance team in Irvine, California. This Contract to Permanent position offers the chance to build practical experience across core accounting functions while contributing to daily financial operations. You will work closely with accounting leadership, strengthen your technical skills, and gain exposure to reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end processes in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming customer payments, post cash activity accurately, and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate payment variances, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support invoice processing and assist with accounts payable tasks to help ensure obligations are recorded correctly and paid on schedule.<br>• Prepare journal entries and help maintain accurate general ledger data for routine accounting activity.<br>• Complete bank, credit card, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Assist with monthly close procedures and contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments as business needs arise.<br>• Record deposits in QuickBooks and use internal systems to track financial transactions with accuracy.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and follow established accounting controls and internal procedures.
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Burbank, CA</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time / Direct Hire</p><p>Our client, a small and growing manufacturing company, is seeking a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> to join their team in a highly visible, stand-alone accounting role. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a small company environment and enjoys owning the full accounting cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>The Management Accountant will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and tax-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will come from a <strong>small manufacturing or distribution environment</strong> and have experience managing a broad range of accounting duties independently.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities</em></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle <strong>accounts payable</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable</strong></li><li>Process <strong>payroll</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>journal entries</strong> and account reconciliations</li><li>Lead the <strong>month-end close</strong> process</li><li>Prepare internal <strong>financial statements</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>inventory accounting</strong> and related analysis</li><li>Conduct general <strong>accounting analysis</strong> to support business decisions</li><li>Handle <strong>sales and use tax</strong> and <strong>property tax</strong> reporting/compliance</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide financial insight and support operational decision-making</li></ul><p><br></p>