Trust Automation, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Accountant - Special Projects
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expTrust Automation, Inc. is a company with over 30 years of experience in custom motors and systems for various demanding applications. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to provide cross-functional accounting support, ensuring continuity of operations, performing advanced accounting activities, and contributing to special projects such as process improvements and financial analysis.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Contribute to month-end and fiscal year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting
Support complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, warranties, project accounting, capitalization, and internal controls
Assist with financial statements, audit schedules, and annual audit support
Assist with CAPA and government entity audits
Perform internal audit procedures and support testing for ERP/controls improvements
Prepare or review tax schedules including sales/use tax, quarterly estimates, and year-end reporting
Serve as a trained backup for multiple Finance functions (AP, AR, Payroll, Gov Contracts, General Ledger)
Assist with indirect rate support, revenue recognition for government projects, and alignment with FAR/DFARS requirements
Support preparation of cost submissions, pricing support, and audit documentation
Participate in ERP (D365 Finance & Supply Chain) improvements, testing, and workflow enhancements
Support documentation, data validation, training material development, and reporting improvements
Lead or support process improvement initiatives across Finance and adjacent departments
Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems required
Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
May participate in identity-verification processes required for government or customer portals
This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver's License and clean driving record
Preferred
Manufacturing or government contracting experience preferred
Microsoft Dynamics D365 strongly preferred
Familiarity with government contract accounting concepts preferred but not required
Company
Trust Automation, Inc.
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-11
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