Argonaut Manufacturing Services

Senior Accountant

Argonaut Manufacturing Services$115K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with month-end close expertise
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing and inventory-focused accounting role
  • Mandatory expert-level proficiency in NetSuite for manufacturing
  • Experience with standard costing and gross margin analysis
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge aligned with US GAAP
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely financial results
  • Prepare and investigate balance sheet reconciliations to uphold account integrity
  • Maintain standard costing in NetSuite, coordinating updates with relevant teams
  • Analyze gross margin variances and communicate actionable insights
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation and manage COGS reporting
  • Support budgeting and cash flow processes with effective financial reporting
  • Prepare schedules for annual audits and assist with tax-related documentation
  • Establish and enforce accounting policies, and identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
  • 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Paid Holidays Annually
Full Job Description
Benefits and Pay Range

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future. Eligible employees enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary) • Voluntary Life Insurance Options • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching • 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) • 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the monthly close, balance sheet integrity, standard cost maintenance, and gross margin and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reliable financial reporting.

Success in this role requires deep, expert-level NetSuite proficiency in a manufacturing setting, strong technical accounting judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and cross-functional relationship-building skills are essential.

This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times and a consistent daily schedule. Overtime may be required around close, audit, and budget cycles.

This role is an on-site position Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to produce timely and accurate financial results.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure account integrity.
  • Maintain and update standard costs in NetSuite, including cost rollups from bills of material (BOM), and coordinate periodic updates with operations and supply chain.
  • Analyze gross margin and manufacturing variances (purchase price, material, labor, and overhead), identify root causes, surface trends, and communicate actionable findings to leadership.
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation and monitor COGS and inventory balances within the general ledger.
  • Support the budgeting, cash flow, and monthly financial reporting processes, including budget-to-actual analysis and management reporting.
  • Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation, and assist with tax-related matters and filings as needed.
  • Help establish, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and identify opportunities for process and system improvement in NetSuite.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close ownership and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing and inventory environment.
  • Expert-level NetSuite proficiency in a manufacturing environment (mandatory), including standard costing, BOM/cost rollups, work orders, and inventory/COGS accounting.
  • Demonstrated experience updating standard costs and analyzing gross margin and manufacturing variances.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and working understanding of US GAAP.
  • Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CMA, or active progress toward certification.
  • Experience supporting a carve-out, standalone entity build-out, or high-growth / private-equity-backed environment.
  • Exposure to standard cost roll-forwards tied to annual budget cycles and variance-driven pricing or sourcing decisions.

About Argonaut Manufacturing Services

Argonaut Manufacturing Services is a contract manufacturing organization that provides a range of services to the life sciences industry. The company specializes in the production of medical devices, diagnostics, and biopharmaceuticals. Argonaut's services include product development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Argonaut Manufacturing Services
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

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