Entry Level General Ledger Accountant Jobs

About the Company

Our client is a vertically integrated aerospace and defense precision manufacturer with a multi-decade track record supplying mission-critical, high-tolerance machined hardware, large complex assemblies, and finished components to leading aerospace, space, and defense customers. Now backed by a global private-equity firm, the company is executing an ambitious growth and operational-excellence agenda and is investing in its people, systems, and capacity. This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. The hiring company’s identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Position Summary

The GL Accountant supports the monthly close and the integrity of the Company’s general ledger. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role performs journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis across a manufacturing operation. It is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented accountant to deepen their cost-accounting expertise within a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and recurring entries as part of the monthly close.
• Perform timely, accurate balance-sheet account reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Support inventory and standard-cost accounting, including cycle-count and WIP reconciliation.
• Maintain fixed-asset, prepaid, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations as needed.
• Compile schedules and documentation in support of the annual audit and tax filings.
• Help identify and implement process and reporting improvements within the ERP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of general-ledger / staff accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and the monthly close cycle.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working within an ERP system.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or cost-accounting experience.
• Epicor (Kinetic) ERP exposure.
• Progress toward CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range of $90,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience, plus medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. The posted range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role in California; actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Work Authorization & Eligibility

This position supports ITAR- and EAR-controlled programs. Applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). The facility is access-controlled and the role is subject to a background check and, for certain programs, eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected-veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.