Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the finance team of a steel manufacturing organization in Auburn, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who thrives in a production environment and can contribute to accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and inventory oversight. The role will partner closely with operations and finance leaders to strengthen reporting, support planning activities, and maintain the integrity of accounting records.

Responsibilities:
• Lead key close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and posting accounting adjustments in a timely manner.
• Reconcile general ledger balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Contribute to cost accounting processes by supporting standard cost updates and examining production variances for operational insight.
• Oversee inventory-related accounting tasks, including reconciliation work, reserve analysis, and coordination of count activities.
• Review manufacturing spending such as labor, overhead, and material loss, then summarize trends through variance reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and provide documentation needed for internal audit requests.
• Create and maintain reporting tools and performance metrics that help track manufacturing and financial results.
• Support budgeting cycles, forecast updates, and periodic cost roll-up activities to aid business planning.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and the financial impact of manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, D365, or comparable platforms, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting standards and internal control practices.
• Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.