Description Senior Accountant – Manufacturing (General Ledger Focus) Overview: The Senior Accountant manages complex general ledger accounting processes, ensures accuracy of financial reporting, and supports audit and compliance activities for manufacturing operations. This role is critical for maintaining strong internal controls, performing cost accounting functions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes. Key Responsibilities: + Oversee day-to-day general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis. + Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and compliant with GAAP or IFRS standards. + Review and analyze manufacturing cost variances, inventory accounting, and standard cost updates. + Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing overhead allocations. + Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support business objectives and verify transactions specific to the manufacturing environment. + Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. + Coordinate and support external financial audits and regulatory compliance activities. + Continuously assess processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, automation, and accuracy. + Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as needed by management. Requirements Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred. + 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing setting. + Strong background in general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation. + Solid understanding of cost accounting and inventory management principles within a manufacturing environment. + Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .