Accountant – Manufacturing & Distribution
DuraBasic, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Accountant to oversee our day-to-day accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable working in a growing manufacturing, importing, and wholesale distribution environment.
The position will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the month-end close, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, monitoring inventory and landed costs, and preparing financial reports for company ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close
- Prepare and review profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and other financial reports
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer payments, and collections
- Perform bank, credit-card, and general-ledger reconciliations
- Maintain accurate inventory accounting and cost-of-goods-sold records
- Review and allocate landed costs, including ocean freight, customs duties, drayage, and other import-related expenses
- Monitor inventory adjustments and assist with physical inventory reconciliations
- Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately
- Assist management with budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and profitability analysis
- Review customer credit limits, aging reports, and collection activity
- Coordinate payroll, sales-tax reporting, insurance audits, and other recurring accounting requirements
- Work with outside CPAs, tax professionals, banks, and other financial partners
- Develop and maintain internal accounting procedures and controls
- Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend process improvements
- Support company ownership with special financial reports and analysis
- Assist with supervising or training accounting and administrative staff as the department grows
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Accounting work experience preferred
- Experience managing the month-end close and preparing financial statements
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or landed-cost calculations
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general-ledger accounting
- Skills in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Enterprise
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, importing, wholesale distribution, or consumer products
- Experience working with ocean freight, customs duties, and imported inventory
- Experience using QuickBooks Enterprise
- Experience supervising accounting or administrative employees
- CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required
Position Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Work Location: In person
- Location: Los Angeles area
- Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 per year, depending on experience
About DuraBasic
DuraBasic, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of foodservice packaging products. We work with distributors and wholesalers throughout the United States and maintain domestic inventory to provide reliable service and competitive pricing.
Our operations include manufacturing, importing, inventory management, wholesale distribution, and customer fulfillment. We are looking for an Accounting Manager who can bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to our growing accounting operation.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
