Assistant Accounting ManagerLocation: Torrance, CA (In-Office)
Pay: $95K-$115K / year
Position Summary:Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage month-end close workflows, supervise accounting staff, and support our enterprise ERP transition in the U.S.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Torance, CA, as required by company leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and oversee day-to-day AP/AR operations, cash applications, customer credit memos, billing audits, and daily bank Positive Pay exception reviews.
- Lead month-end close tasks across the AP/AR team, preparing and posting journal entries for expense accruals, prepaid amortizations, inventory estimates, and reclassifications.
- Oversee team expense management and review/approve employee expense reports and timecards in automated systems (e.g., ADP).
- Calculate, verify, and reconcile complex monthly sales broker commissions and trade rebates across multiple networks.
- Prepare audit-ready balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger account analyses, and monthly financial statements compliant with US GAAP.
- Audit and reconcile monthly storage, freight, and 3PL warehouse billing statements against supporting documentation.
- Submit monthly financial packages to external CPA partners, process estimated tax payments/notices and facilitate the annual audit.
- Support the company's ERP transition from QuickBooks Desktop to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (COA mapping, data migration, and report testing).
- Provide supervision, training, and ongoing technical guidance to AP/AR staff; lead weekly team check-ins and regular 1-on-1s.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Logistics, Sales, Marketing) to resolve billing discrepancies and operational accounting needs.
- Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes; represent the Company in a professional manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proven experience supervising, reviewing, or team leading accounting staff (A/P and A/R).
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP principles, internal controls, accrual accounting, and audit-ready reconciliations.
- Experience in broker commission calculation, trade rebate tracking, or complex sales allowance reconciliations.
- Experience supporting an ERP implementation or transition (specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, SAP, or similar Cloud ERP) is strongly preferred.
- Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop (Enterprise) and automated expense/payroll software (e.g., ADP).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH); experience using Excel Macros, VBA, or Python for data processing is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to prioritize and delegate effectively.
- Strong accounting focus with leadership capabilities
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement and process automation mindset
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work cross-functionally under time constraints
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and proactive problem-solving skills
Why Join Inaba Foods- Growing U.S. business with expanding distribution and increasing market presence
- Long-term stability and leadership from a well-established Japanese parent company
- Opportunity to manage meaningful accounts and influence growth strategy
- Collaborative, professional environment with a strong brand reputation
