Company Overview

The Zamboni Company is a globally recognized industrial equipment manufacturer and the industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ice resurfacing machines and related products. Headquartered in Paramount, California, with additional facilities in Canada and Sweden, Zamboni serves customers ranging from community ice rinks to professional sports arenas worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Full Charge Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our U.S. business. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership, improves processes, and helps keep the business running efficiently.

Position Summary

The Full Charge Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger activity, cash flow tracking, and month-end processes. This position works closely with the Plant Manager, Controller, external partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient financial operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Perform full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation

• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll and fixed asset entries

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and subledgers to the general ledger

• Monitor daily cash activity, cash flow, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check deposits

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

• Support preparation of financial reports and comparative income statements

• Ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded and flow accurately through the ERP system

Tax, Audit & Compliance Support

• Support sales tax, payroll tax, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory filings

• Assist with audit preparation and year-end requests from external CPA firms and auditors

• Maintain business licenses, permits, registrations, and related renewals

• Support retention and archive compliance processes

• Assist with business property tax filings and required statements of information

Operational & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reduce inefficiencies

• Build and maintain organized, repeatable accounting processes

• Help ensure timely completion of recurring accounting deadlines and reporting requirements

• Communicate effectively with operations, leadership, vendors, and non-finance teams

• Identify issues proactively and assist in resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Additional Responsibilities

• Process employee expense reimbursements and approved vendor payments

• Monitor overdue customer balances and assist with collection efforts when necessary

• Serve as backup support for payroll processing when needed

• Perform additional accounting or administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full charge bookkeeping or related accounting experience

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statements

• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR, and month-end processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, inventory, or industrial environment

• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 300, Epicor, IndustriOS, or similar platforms

• Accounting degree, certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience supporting audits, tax reporting,

Core Competencies

• Ownership and accountability

• Process improvement mindset

• Strong prioritization and follow-through

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Clear communication and collaboration

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Physical Requirements

This position primarily involves prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, and desk-related tasks. Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting to 20 pounds may be required.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities and duties may change at the discretion of the Company based on business needs.