Manufacturing Accounting Specialists in Chico, CA

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The manufacturing industry offers strong potential for growth and innovation; however, manufacturers often face complex financial and operational challenges—from managing inventory and supply chain disruptions to navigating tax compliance, labor costs, and overhead allocation. With constantly shifting regulations and rising costs, staying on top of your books and maximizing profitability can feel overwhelming. At TreeStar Solutions, we understand the daily financial obstacles manufacturers face—and we’re here to help you streamline operations, stay compliant, and keep production moving efficiently.

Our accountants specialize in serving manufacturing businesses. We will plan and prepare your federal, state, and local income tax returns using the most current tax laws relevant to your operations. We help you properly allocate direct and indirect costs, track inventory, and apply cost accounting methods—so your business can optimize deductions, control expenses, and reduce taxes owed.

  • Powder Coating

    • Job costing support to track material, labor, and equipment usage per project

    Depreciation planning for curing ovens, spray booths, and ventilation systems


    Inventory management for powders, finishes, and prep materials


    Tax preparation and sales tax compliance for B2B and end-user services

  • Metal Fabricators

    • Accurate allocation of direct labor, raw materials, and machine time for project profitability

    Fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules for CNC machines, welders, and tooling


    Cost of goods sold (COGS) management and job costing for custom fabrication jobs


    Tax planning and financial forecasting to support capacity expansion and capital investment

  • Consumer Goods

    • Inventory and SKU tracking across raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods

    Sales tax compliance for multistate distribution and eCommerce platforms


    Cash flow forecasting and budgeting tied to seasonal demand and promotional cycles


    Financial reporting and margin analysis to support pricing, scaling, and product line decisions


  • Textile & Apparel

    • Cost allocation for fabric, labor, and equipment across production runs
    • Support with contractor vs. employee classification for sewing and assembly teams
    • Guidance on tracking manufacturing cycles, returns, and shrinkage
    • Multi-channel inventory management and sales tax compliance for wholesale and direct-to-consumer