Accountant
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Job Location:
Bridgeton, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accountant
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a stable privately held organization with multiple operating units and a long history of success. This role is the second-highest finance position within the organization. It is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise sound judgment and the confidence to own processes while partnering closely with leadership and operations.
This position offers meaningful responsibility visibility across the organization and the opportunity to influence accounting practices as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
The Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting business decision-making across multiple divisions.
Responsibilities include:
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Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
Own and maintain standard cost systems policies and controls to ensure accurate reporting of inventory projects and cost of goods sold. Identify variances and recommend process improvements. -
Tax & Compliance Oversight
Manage state and local tax setup reporting and analysis ensuring compliance as operations expand into new jurisdictions. -
Fixed Asset Management
Oversee fixed asset accounting including capitalization depreciation disposals and reconciliation. Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders as needed. -
Project Accounting & Financial Analysis
Review and manage project milestone billing collaborate with sales and operations on project completion and provide analytical insight to leadership. -
General Ledger Leadership
Perform and review monthly reconciliations credit card reconciliations and journal entries. Provide backup support for AR/AP and serve as a key accounting resource across the organization. -
Process Improvement & Systems Support
Evaluate existing accounting processes recommend improvements and support ERP and reporting initiatives.
What Were Looking For
This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves but also wants to elevate the function.
Qualifications:
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Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required. 5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred. -
Technical Expertise
Strong command of GAAP month-end close and financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills required. -
Professional Judgment
Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal supervision. -
Leadership Mindset
Comfortable working cross-functionally and serving as a trusted accounting partner to leadership and operations teams. -
Systems Experience (Preferred)
Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking stability autonomy and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a well-established organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
