Senior Accountant

Kforce has a client in Carlsbad, CA that is seeking a Senior Accountant. Key Responsibilities: Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to produce timely and accurate financial results Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure account integrity Maintain and update standard costs in NetSuite, including cost rollups from bills of material (BOM), and coordinate periodic updates with operations and supply chain Analyze gross margin and manufacturing variances (purchase price, material, labor, and overhead), identify root causes, surface trends, and communicate actionable findings to leadership Ensure accurate inventory valuation and monitor COGS and inventory balances within the general ledger Support the budgeting, cash flow, and monthly financial reporting processes, including budget-to-actual analysis and management reporting Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation, and assist with tax-related matters and filings as needed Help establish, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and identify opportunities for process and system improvement in NetSuite Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close ownership and balance sheet reconciliations 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing and inventory environment Expert-level NetSuite proficiency in a manufacturing environment (mandatory), including standard costing, BOM/cost rollups, work orders, and inventory/COGS accounting Demonstrated experience updating standard costs and analyzing gross margin and manufacturing variances Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong technical accounting knowledge and working understanding of US GAAP Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally Preferred Qualifications: CPA or CMA, or active progress toward certification Experience supporting a carve-out, standalone entity build-out, or high-growth/private-equity-backed environment Exposure to standard cost roll-forwards tied to annual budget cycles and variance-driven pricing or sourcing decisions The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.