Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting operations, including month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and trial balance reviews. This position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of inventory flow within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close activities, including preparing and posting complex journal entries. • Conduct thorough reviews of trial balances and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. • Reconcile inventory accounts and monitor inventory flow within the manufacturing process. • Perform intercompany account reconciliations and ensure proper elimination of intercompany transactions. • Research and resolve variances in accounts to maintain accurate financial records. • Prepare accruals and adjust journal entries as needed to ensure compliance with accounting standards. • Maintain accurate records through detailed account reconciliations. • Utilize SAP S/4HANA and Epicor ERP systems to perform accounting functions efficiently. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy. Requirements • Proven experience in accounting, with a focus on manufacturing environments. • Expertise in month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting and eliminating intercompany transactions. • Proficiency in accrual accounting and trial balance preparation. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and Epicor ERP systems is highly desirable. • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. • Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage multiple priorities. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .