Senior Accountant – Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
Vege Labs LLC – Glendale, CA
$95,000 – $110,000 per year
Full-Time | On-Site | Local Candidates Only
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is a fully onsite position based in Glendale, California.
Only candidates currently residing within reasonable commuting distance to the Los Angeles County area will be considered.
This is a hands-on manufacturing accounting role. Candidates must have recent experience working directly in manufacturing environments with inventory, cost accounting, production variances, BOMs, and month-end close responsibilities.
Remote candidates, relocation candidates, and applicants without manufacturing accounting experience will not be considered.
Position Summary
Vege Labs LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience to support our growing personal care products manufacturing operation in Glendale, CA.
This role is highly operational and works closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA, Inventory Control, and Management. The ideal candidate understands the realities of a manufacturing environment and can confidently manage inventory accounting, cost analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting in a fast-paced setting.
This is not a purely corporate accounting or FP&A role. We are seeking someone who has worked directly within manufacturing operations and understands inventory movement, production costing, and operational accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts including inventory, COGS, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and reserves
- Manage manufacturing cost accounting functions including:
- Inventory valuation
- BOM costing
- Labor and overhead analysis
- Production variance analysis
- Standard costing support
- Inventory reconciliations
- Analyze production activity, usage variances, scrap, and operational financial data to support business decisions
- Support inventory controls, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory accuracy initiatives
- Prepare monthly financial statements and operational reporting packages
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, sales/use tax reporting, and regulatory support
- Review accounting transactions for accuracy, coding, and compliance with company policies and GAAP
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Warehouse, QA, Purchasing, and Operations teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of recent manufacturing accounting experience required
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Inventory accounting
- Cost accounting
- Manufacturing variances
- BOMs and inventory movement
- Month-end close
- General ledger reconciliations
- Accrual accounting
- ERP systems within manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following industries is strongly preferred:
- Personal care products
- Cosmetics
- CPG manufacturing
- Food manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Chemical or batch manufacturing
Experience with AccountMate is a plus.
Successful Candidates Will Be
- Hands-on and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working directly with manufacturing operations
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Organized and accountable
- Professional in cross-functional communication
- Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative manufacturing environment
Compensation & Benefits
- $95,000 – $110,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid sick time
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work Environment
- Full-time onsite position in Glendale, CA
- Monday through Friday
- Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end, year-end, audits, and physical inventory periods
About Vege Labs LLC
Vege Labs LLC is a growing personal care products manufacturer based in Glendale, California. We partner closely with customers to develop and manufacture high-quality products across a wide range of categories.
Our environment is collaborative, hands-on, and operationally focused. We value accountability, professionalism, respectful communication, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to long-term operational success.
Compensation details: 95000-110000 Hourly Wage
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