Accountant

Accountant Location: Harbor City, CA | Onsite Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000–$95,000 per year Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Industry: Food Manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods ABOUT THE COMPANY Mosaic Search is partnering with a Southern California food manufacturer to identify a hands-on Accountant. The company serves retail and foodservice customers and emphasizes product quality and traditional preparation methods. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This highly visible role reports directly to the CEO and offers the opportunity to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day accounting function. The Accountant will maintain accurate books, manage close and reporting processes, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with timely, reliable financial information. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working in QuickBooks, analyzing financial results, troubleshooting data and system issues, and improving processes. This role combines detailed accounting work with the opportunity to become a trusted financial resource to leadership in a growing, entrepreneurial food manufacturing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting Operations * Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks, including the general ledger, chart of accounts, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules. * Lead month-end and year-end close activities and ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on time. * Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. * Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice review, vendor payments, customer billing, collections follow-up, and aging reports. * Coordinate payroll inputs and accounting entries and maintain organized supporting records. Financial Reporting and Analysis * Prepare monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and supporting management schedules for the CEO. * Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses that explain business performance and highlight issues requiring attention. * Monitor cash position and working capital and support payment planning and short-term cash flow forecasting. * Complete additional financial analyses and accounting projects requested by the CEO. Inventory Reconciliation and Financial Controls * Reconcile inventory balances between accounting and operational records and investigate discrepancies. * Partner with Production, Purchasing, and Operations to verify source data and maintain accurate financial records. * Establish practical procedures for documenting inventory adjustments and supporting transactions. * Strengthen controls surrounding inventory records, purchasing activity, vendor invoices, and payment approvals. Systems, Controls, and Compliance * Improve the company’s use of QuickBooks, Excel, reporting tools, and system integrations. * Troubleshoot data and system issues and identify practical opportunities to automate or eliminate manual work. * Establish internal controls and written accounting procedures that protect company assets and improve consistency. * Support sales tax, 1099 reporting, tax preparation, audits or reviews, and other recurring compliance activities with outside advisors as needed. QUALIFICATIONS * Advanced QuickBooks proficiency is required. * At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within food manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, or another inventory-based business. * Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. * Experience reconciling inventory records or supporting the accounting needs of an inventory-based business is preferred. * Strong Excel skills and the technical aptitude to learn, connect, and improve accounting and reporting systems. * Ability to identify irregularities, trace transactions to their source, troubleshoot data issues, and clearly explain financial results. * Exceptional numerical accuracy, attention to detail, organization, judgment, and follow-through. * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. WHO YOU ARE You enjoy making numbers make sense and combine strong accounting discipline with technical curiosity. You take ownership, communicate issues early, handle confidential information with discretion, and are comfortable moving between detailed transaction work and broader financial analysis. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Within the first 6–12 months, you will establish a reliable close calendar, maintain accurate and current QuickBooks records, improve reconciliations and financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide the CEO with clearer insight into cash flow and business performance. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS * Base salary of $75,000–$95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. * Company-sponsored benefits are not offered at this time. Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Work Location: In person