Accounting Manager - Modesto (On-site)

Description

The Accounting Manager supports the Corporate Controller in leading general accounting, financial reporting, and accounts receivable for the Modesto facility. This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate and fully reconciled general ledger, ensuring a timely and disciplined month-end close, overseeing receivables and collections, and upholding strong financial controls and data integrity.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Lead execution of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial results in accordance with corporate deadlines

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation

• Support financial reporting and variance analysis versus budget and prior year

• Administer corporate credit card program, including user access, policy compliance, and reconciliation

2. Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting

• Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules

• Support capital spend tracking and reconciliation to approved budgets

3. Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements

• Prepare and file recurring government reports, including sales and use tax and property tax filings

• Execute internal controls and maintain supporting documentation

• Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and testing

4. Systems & Process Improvement

• Support SAP and related financial systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls

5. Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Oversee the accounts receivable function, including customer billing, cash application, collections, credit coordination, and resolution of deductions and account discrepancies

• Review AR aging and collection activity regularly; identify past-due balances and drive timely follow-up and escalation

• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled and transactions are recorded accurately and timely

• Maintain effective AR controls, documentation, and reporting to support accurate financial statements and cash flow management

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to resolve customer-related issues affecting collections, cash flow, or financial results

6. Leadership and Cross Functional Support

• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned accounting and accounts receivable team members

• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and consistent processes across the team

• Collaborate with accounting and operational partners to support accurate and timely financial operations

• Support special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required; CPA or CMA preferred

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience; manufacturing experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and accounts receivable processes

• Experience with ERP systems required; SAP Public Cloud experience strongly preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills; demonstrated ability to maintain fully supported account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Crystal Creamery is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.