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Accounting Manager - Modesto (No Remote Work)

3/31/2026

The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations of the Modesto facility, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting practices. Key responsibilities include leading the month-end close process, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting financial reporting.

Salary

85000 - 100000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Crystal brand dairy products have been a part of California for over 100 years. Throughout our history we have remained committed to providing the freshest, local dairy products. Founded by George Knox in 1901 we were originally known as Crystal Cream & Butter. Crystal started in the back of a small grocery store located at 728 K Street in Sacramento, California. That is where George and Caroline Knox churned butter. Twenty years later in 1921, Crystal was purchased by Carl Hansen, a Danish immigrant. When Hansen purchased Crystal, the products were still limited to butter and cream but in 1931 under Hansen’s leadership Crystal offered Sacramento its first bottled milk. This was the beginning of the expansion of Crystal’s family of products to include such products as cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream and yogurt. The Hansen family was recognized as leaders in the dairy industry, pioneering many new technologies and growing Crystal into one of the last large independent dairy processors in the state of California. The Hansens ran the company for 86 years before selling to HP Hood, LLC. In 2007, family-operated Foster Farms Dairy purchased Crystal bringing the brand back to its family-owned roots. Foster Farms Dairy was founded in 1941 by Max and Verda Foster and is still family-owned and operated. Today the company is led by Dennis Roberts. Since becoming part of the Foster Farms Dairy family, the Crystal brand has continued its century old tradition of providing the highest quality, freshest, local dairy products. That’s why when it comes to feedng your family, the choice is clear… Crystal.
About the Role

Description

  

Crystal Creamery is a leading manufacturer specializing in Dairy Manufacturing. We are committed to innovation and quality, and we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee our financial operations and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting practices.


Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager supports the Corporate Controller in executing general accounting and financial reporting for the Modesto facility. This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate and fully reconciled general ledger, ensuring a timely and disciplined month-end close, and upholding strong financial controls and data integrity.

Requirements

  

Key Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Close & General Accounting

  • Lead execution of the monthly      close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account      reconciliations 
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness      of financial results in accordance with corporate deadlines 
  • Prepare and maintain balance      sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation 
  • Support financial reporting and      variance analysis versus budget and prior year 
  • Administer corporate credit      card program, including user access, policy compliance, and reconciliation      

2. Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting

  • Track capital projects and      ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP 
  • Maintain fixed asset subledger      and depreciation schedules 
  • Support capital spend tracking      and reconciliation to approved budgets 

3. Compliance, Controls & Audit

  • Ensure compliance with      corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements 
  • Prepare and file recurring      government reports, including sales and use tax and property tax filings 
  • Execute internal controls and      maintain supporting documentation 
  • Support internal and external      audit processes, including documentation and testing 

4. Systems & Process Improvement

  • Support SAP and related      financial systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency 
  • Identify and implement process      improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls 

5. Cross-Functional & Transactional Support

  • Collaborate with accounting and      cross-functional teams to support accurate and timely financial operations      
  • Provide support across accounts      receivable and accounts payable processes as needed 
  • Assist in monitoring      receivables and addressing issues impacting collections, cash flow, or      transactional accuracy 
  • Partner cross-functionally to      resolve operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results      

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred 

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment 

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting 

· Experience with ERP systems required; SAP Public Cloud experience strongly preferred

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint) 

· Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication skills; demonstrated ability to maintain fully supported account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate across cross-functional teams


Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Crystal Creamery is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
 

To apply, please send resume to DGeorge@crystalcreamery.com.

Key Skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingGAAPInternal ControlsSAPMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableComplianceAuditProcess ImprovementCapital AccountingMonth-End Close
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipManufacturingFood & Beverage
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