Robert Half is hiring: Operations/ Cost/ HR/ Inventory Manager in South Gate

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations:

• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis as part of the month-end close process.
• Analyze and calculate inventory, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking.
• Prepare and maintain financial spreadsheets for detailed analysis and reporting.

Cost Accounting:

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to track manufacturing costs and provide insights for process improvement.
• Analyze production costs, including labor, material, and overhead, to ensure accuracy and identify areas for efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations to develop cost standards and budgets and monitor variances.
• Generate cost reports to support management decision-making and profitability analysis.

Insurance Claims and Workers' Compensation:

• Manage insurance claims related to property damage, liability, and other business needs, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, working closely with HR and external partners to ensure compliance and effective claim management.
• Monitor trends and provide insights to mitigate risks and improve safety measures.

Financial Management:

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to assist with corporate tax planning and compliance.
• Support preparation and review of annual financial statements for external CPAs and interim financial reports for lenders, creditors, and insurers.
• Assist in contract administration for large equipment purchases.

Proactive Solutions:

• Identify areas for operational improvement and streamline accounting and insurance processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the human resources department on cross-functional projects related to employee policies and compliance.
• Coordinate with safety and transportation teams to monitor and resolve compliance issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, including cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliation, and inventory analysis.
• Experience managing insurance claims and workers' compensation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively address challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, including cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliation, and inventory analysis.
• Experience managing insurance claims and workers' compensation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively address challenges.