Job Title: Accounting ManagerJob Description We are seeking a dedicated Accounting Manager to manage and oversee the daily operations of our accounting department. You will be responsible for managing the month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling and monitoring accounting transactions, and publishing monthly financial reports. Additionally, you will establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles, manage annual audits, and handle state and local tax filings. Responsibilities + Manage daily operations of the accounting department. + Oversee the month-end and year-end close process. + Reconcile and monitor accounting transactions. + Publish monthly financial reports. + Establish and enforce accounting methods, policies, and principles. + Manage annual audits, including 401K and Workers Compensation. + Handle state and local tax filing, such as sales/use and property tax. + Develop annual standard product costs in collaboration with Engineering. + Analyze costs of business activities and changes in product design. + Prepare and analyze manufacturing cost reports. + Provide performance reports to manufacturing with analysis. + Develop annual direct labor and manufacturing overhead rates and budgets. + Maintain an effective work order and inventory accounting system. + Support the monthly closing process, including inventory reconciliations. + Coordinate and carry out periodic physical inventory counts. + Support Finance and other functional areas with accounting-related issues. + Conduct quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets. + Complete other duties as assigned to accomplish organizational goals. Essential Skills + Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries. + Familiarity with three-way matching and cash receipts. + Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics preferred. + Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPS. + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred. + Knowledge of cost accounting and financial reporting. + Understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation. + Experience in manufacturing accounting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV. + General ledger, costing, and inventory experience. + Intercompany consolidations and entities knowledge. Work Environment This position is fully on-site, with a Monday to Friday schedule. Start times are flexible, beginning at either 7:00 or 7:30 AM, and you will work 8 hours per day. The company values communication and has a strong sense of camaraderie, with monthly town halls, quarterly meetings, and social events such as picnics and holiday parties. Educational reimbursement is available, and the company has a low turnover rate with many tenured employees who are excellent mentors. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camarillo, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $57.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.