Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting experience. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, purchasing, and production teams to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support accurate financial decision-making.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accuracy, inventory analysis, and manufacturing cost reporting. This is a strong opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and visibility across the business. Candidates who enjoy process improvement, operational accounting, and working closely with cross-functional teams will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support inventory accounting, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and review of inventory transactions.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory variances, margins, and standard costing activity.
- Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, audit support, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Irvine, CA.

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