Senior Accountant

Job description

Senior AccountantManufacturing & Government Contracting | High Visibility Role | 9/80 Schedule

nAre you a hands-on accountant who enjoys owning the close process, solving problems, and partnering with the business beyond the numbers?

nWe're seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team supporting a manufacturing organization with government contracting operations. This is a highly visible role that offers broad exposure across general ledger accounting, inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance.

nYou'll have the opportunity to work directly with leadership, partner with cross-functional teams, and play an active role in driving financial accuracy and process improvements. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and working in an environment where your contributions make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

nWhat You'll Do

nnnTake ownership of key components of the month-end close process within a fast-paced four-day close environment

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nnPrepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other month-end accounting transactions

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nnPerform account and balance sheet reconciliations while researching and resolving discrepancies

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nnSupport inventory accounting activities, inventory reconciliations, and month-end inventory reporting

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nnManage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reporting

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nnPerform financial analysis and variance analysis to explain business results and trends

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nnAssist with financial statement preparation, management reporting, and account analysis

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nnSupport internal and external audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation

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nnAssist with sales and use tax reporting and compliance activities

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nnPartner with Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support business initiatives

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nnUtilize ERP systems and advanced Excel tools to improve reporting efficiency and accounting accuracy

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nnParticipate in process improvement initiatives and special projects

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n nWhat We're Looking For

nnnBachelor's Degree in Accounting

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nn5-7+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

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nnStrong ownership of month-end close responsibilities

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nnExperience preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and maintaining the general ledger

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nnFinancial reporting and variance analysis experience

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nnFixed asset accounting experience

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nnStrong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUP functions, and data analysis

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nnERP system experience

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nnAbility to work independently in a deadline-driven environment

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nnStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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nnExcellent communication skills and attention to detail

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n nPreferred Qualifications

nnnGovernment contracting accounting experience

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nnInventory accounting experience

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nnCost accounting experience

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nnManufacturing accounting experience

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nnAudit support experience

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nnSales and use tax experience

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nnFAR and DFARS exposure

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nnExperience supporting incurred cost submissions

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nnDeltek Costpoint or similar ERP experience

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nnCPA or CPA-track preferred

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n nWhy Join Us?

nnnHighly visible role with direct access to accounting and finance leadership

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nnOpportunity to gain exposure to both manufacturing and government contracting environments

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nnBroad accounting responsibilities beyond traditional close activities

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nnHands-on involvement in inventory, cost accounting, reporting, compliance, and operational finance

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nnLean, collaborative team where your work has a direct impact

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nnStable organization with long-term growth potential

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nnFlexible work hours outside of close periods

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nn9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

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nnStrong culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

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n nWork Environment

nYou'll be joining a close-knit accounting team that values initiative, ownership, and teamwork. This is an environment where high performers are trusted to manage their responsibilities, contribute ideas, and take on new challenges. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting while building strong relationships with both finance leadership and operational teams.

nLocation: San Diego, CA

nCompensation: Competitive salary + bonus opportunity

nSchedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

nJob Type & Location

nThis is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

nPay and Benefits

nThe pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

nIndividual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

nOpportunity to join a stable defense and manufacturing organization High-visibility role within a lean accounting team Significant ownership and exposure across many areas of accounting Opportunity to gain or expand experience in both manufacturing accounting and government contracting accounting Exposure to DCAA/DCMA audits, incurred cost submissions, inventory, fixed assets, and month-end close Collaborative team environment with direct access to accounting leadership Streamlined interview process and desire to hire quickly Generally strong work-life balance outside of month-end close periods Limited remote flexibility available on an exception basis (a few days per month)

nWorkplace Type

nThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

nApplication Deadline

nThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

nAbout Aston Carter

nAston 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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

nThe 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.

nIf 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 (% ) for other accommodation options.

nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

nMassachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

nUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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