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Senior Accountant December 18, 2024

14352783

Located in Kearny, NJ

Pay: $75,000 - $100,000

Job Full Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to support the acquisition of a nutraceutical company by one of our private equity clients. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role under the new ownership. The business transaction is a carveout of a subsidiary from a larger entity, so there will be a need to participate in financial execution activities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in overseeing accounting processes supporting our business growth, particularly within private equity-backed organizations, startups, and/or M&A environments. The role is hybrid so will require frequent on-site presence. The candidate should be currently within commuting distance to Kearny, NJ.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee aspects of accounting including the supervision of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Review account reconciliation from subledger to General Ledger.
  • Oversee company's ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with general accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Perform inter-company transactions within the accounting system.
  • Prepare for audit and review.
  • Prepare month end close.
  • Advance knowledge of NetSuite, our ERP tool, and assist with training other employees as required
  • Process improvement initiatives.
  • Financial statement variance analysis & reconciliation
  • Plant & cost accounting (including inventory)
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Intercompany accounting & eliminations
  • Tax & tax Accounting (e.g. sales & use tax)
  • Working Capital Reporting (DSO, DPO, Liquidity)
  • Lease accounting
  • OBS / NWC
  • Ad Hoc reporting and projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
  • 6+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting with at least 2 years as a senior accountant. 
  • Public Accounting experience is preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills required, including prior experience with an ERP system/SAP, advanced Excel, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Excellent analytical and meticulous skills required, with the ability to succeed as an individual, and at the same time excel in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and influential skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Experience in SAP (Running transaction codes and downloading data)

This is a direct hire position salary will be based on experience. Full company benefits

Please give our office a call at 201-758-7960 for immediate consideration or visit us at www.expresspros.com/unioncitynj

Union City, NJ
3187
4808 Bergenline Avenue
Suite 502
Union City, NJ 07087

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