Senior Accountant
Location: Carson, CA
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
Reports to: President/CEO

About the Company:
Our client is a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor specializing in air distribution products and performance door components, serving commercial and industrial clients. Their product line includes:

Air diffusers, grills/registers, louvers, dampers, sound attenuators, terminal boxes, and VAV units

Security- and fire-rated vision frames and door louvers

Custom-engineered HVAC accessories for critical environments and clean-room applications

They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. Candidates with backgrounds as a Senior Staff Accountant or Assistant to the Controller are also encouraged to apply. This role is available as either a Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Controller with month-end and year-end close processes, as well as special projects.

Oversee accounting functions from data entry through income statement preparation.

Reconcile accounts, post transactions to the general ledger, and generate monthly reports and spreadsheets.

Manage all cash-flow and banking functions, including daily cash balances, deposits, bank transfers, and wire/ACH withdrawals.

Oversee accounts receivable, including managing aging reports, supervising collections, applying payments, monitoring customer accounts, and preparing statements.

Prepare and file sales and use tax returns and ensure accurate posting to the GL.

Process credits and returns efficiently and accurately.

Handle year-end tax filing functions, including 1069, 1099, and related reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.

Strong knowledge of month-end/year-end close processes and financial reporting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Syteline ERP is a plus.

Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills and a professional, upbeat attitude.

Ability to research, resolve issues, and work independently while contributing to a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.