Accounting Lead / Staff Accountant (Direct Hire)Location: Corona, CA (Primarily Remote - 2 Days Onsite/Month, Subject to Change)Salary: $75,000 - $85,000Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMAbout the OpportunityWe're seeking a detail-driven Accounting Lead / Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization serving industries such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Semiconductor. This is a key role reporting directly to the Division Controller and acting as a critical point of coordination between Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and have experience leading or supporting accounting teams, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role with visibility and growth potential.What You'll DoLead & Support AR/AP FunctionsOversee high-volume Accounts Receivable (billing, cash application, reconciliations, customer setup)Support Accounts Payable (invoice processing, vendor management, cash requirements, 1099s)Act as the go-to liaison between AR and AP team membersAccounting OperationsAssist with month‑end close, journal entries, and general ledger activitiesPrepare and review account and balance sheet reconciliationsEnsure subledgers tie out accurately to the GLCollections & ComplianceSupport credit and collections efforts across internal teams and customersAssist with sales & use tax filings, audits, and compliance documentationProcess ImprovementIdentify and implement improvements to accounting processes and reporting accuracyHelp standardize practices across multiple manufacturing locationsWhat You BringExperience & Leadership5+ years of accounting experiencePrior experience in AR, AP, in an accounting lead/supervisory roleAbility to act as a team buffer and problem‑solver between functionsIndustry KnowledgeManufacturing experience required (multi‑site preferred)Technical SkillsStrong accounting fundamentals (AR/AP, reconciliations, collections, 1099s)ERP experience required (Visual ERP a plus)Advanced Excel skills (V‑Lookups)Work StyleSelf‑starter comfortable working independently in a remote settingHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesProcess‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindsetEducationBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field requiredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.#J-18808-Ljbffr