We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and provide day-to-day guidance to the team in Irvine, California. This position will oversee essential financial operations, support a timely close process, and help improve workload coordination across accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and help prioritize assignments across the team to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.<br>• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to provide insight into business performance and support decision-making.<br>• Administer the Avalara sales tax platform and maintain compliance with sales and use tax requirements.<br>• Review and support expense reporting processes, including oversight of employee reimbursements and related documentation.<br>• Assist accountants with shortage claims and help coordinate follow-up, resolution, and reporting as needed.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools such as PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve reporting accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Anaheim, California. This role will oversee financial reporting activities, maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, and guide the monthly close process from start to finish. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to support audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly closing cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate documentation and schedules required for financial statement audits and respond to auditor requests.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities and provide guidance to team members on best practices and priorities.
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p> Long Beach, California</p><p>We are partnering with a growing, dynamic organization in Long Beach to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and supervise a team of six. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the month-end close, and maintaining strong accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and an effective people leader who can drive accountability while supporting team development and process improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results</p><p> • Supervise a team of six accounting professionals, providing coaching, oversight, and performance management</p><p> • Oversee general ledger activity, including review and approval of journal entries and supporting documentation</p><p> • Manage account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved</p><p> • Prepare and review financial statements and internal management reports</p><p> • Coordinate audit activities, including preparation of schedules and response to auditor requests</p><p> • Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</p><p> • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</p><p> • Partner with leadership to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred</p><p> • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience</p><p> • Proven ability to manage and develop a team (experience overseeing 5+ staff preferred)</p><p> • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting</p><p> • Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</p><p> • Strong organizational and communication skills</p><p> • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013427902. email resume to [email protected]</p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with a growing organization and make an immediate impact by strengthening processes and developing a high-performing team.</p>