Accounting Supervisor

Paramount, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is responsible for many of the day-to-day finance activities including but not limited to month end close and inventory and costing systems for the Carlton Forge Group.

The Accounting Supervisor oversees daily accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting strong internal controls and timely analysis that supports production supply chain and leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate brings solid foundation in cost accounting inventory management and team leadership along with the ability to thrive in a highly technical process-driven industrial setting. The Accounting Supervisor reports to the Controller and is a critical member of the Finance team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Oversee daily accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger and payroll processing.
Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations and monthend close activities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP company policies and audit requirements.
Maintain accurate financial records for manufacturing operations including workinprocess (WIP) scrap overhead absorption and production variances
Lead cost accounting processes including standard cost updates bill of materials (BOM) reviews and routing accuracy.
Analyze production costs labor efficiency material usage and overhead allocation.
Partner with operations engineering and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and improve financial performance.
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for manufacturing operations
Oversee inventory accounting cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
Monitor and reconcile raw materials WIP and finished goods inventory.
Ensure proper tracking and capitalization of fixed assets tooling and equipment.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff (A/P A/R general staff) provide training performance feedback and workload coordination.
Strengthen internal controls and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy efficiency and compliance.
Support ERP system enhancements data integrity initiatives and crossfunctional process alignment.
Support compliance with corporate policy including SOX.
Work with internal and outside auditors concerning financial reporting.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and senior level management on accounting matters
Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (advanced degree CPA or CMA preferred).
5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment (multi-site support forging metals machining or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred)
Strong understanding of cost accounting inventory accounting and standard costing.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead accounting staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to supporting operations.

Required Experience:

Manager

This position is responsible for many of the day-to-day finance activities including but not limited to month end close and inventory and costing systems for the Carlton Forge Group.The Accounting Supervisor oversees daily accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures a...

This position is responsible for many of the day-to-day finance activities including but not limited to month end close and inventory and costing systems for the Carlton Forge Group.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Oversee daily accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger and payroll processing.
Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations and monthend close activities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP company policies and audit requirements.
Maintain accurate financial records for manufacturing operations including workinprocess (WIP) scrap overhead absorption and production variances
Lead cost accounting processes including standard cost updates bill of materials (BOM) reviews and routing accuracy.
Analyze production costs labor efficiency material usage and overhead allocation.
Partner with operations engineering and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and improve financial performance.
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for manufacturing operations
Oversee inventory accounting cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
Monitor and reconcile raw materials WIP and finished goods inventory.
Ensure proper tracking and capitalization of fixed assets tooling and equipment.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff (A/P A/R general staff) provide training performance feedback and workload coordination.
Strengthen internal controls and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy efficiency and compliance.
Support ERP system enhancements data integrity initiatives and crossfunctional process alignment.
Support compliance with corporate policy including SOX.
Work with internal and outside auditors concerning financial reporting.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and senior level management on accounting matters
Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (advanced degree CPA or CMA preferred).
5 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment (multi-site support forging metals machining or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred)
Strong understanding of cost accounting inventory accounting and standard costing.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead accounting staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to supporting operations.