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Our client, a manufacturing and distribution company in Linden, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations and support our leadership team with timely and accurate financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, can work independently, and brings a strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
- Oversee A/R and A/P functions; ensure accurate customer billing and vendor payments
- Track and reconcile inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) across multiple locations
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Prepare and file sales tax and other required filings
- Support year-end audit or tax preparation with external accountants
- Recommend and implement process improvements and internal controls
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or wholesale/distribution environment
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost tracking
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and general ERP/accounting systems
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with team members and leadership
- Coordinate and schedule regular physical inventory counts, including cycle counts and annual audits.
- Lead the year-end inventory count and reconciliation process.
- Compare physical counts to system records and investigate discrepancies.
- Work with warehouse and production teams to identify and resolve inventory issues, such as shrinkage or miscounts.
- Ensure inventory valuation is accurate, including tracking landed costs and applying necessary adjustments for obsolescence or damage.
- Develop and maintain inventory accuracy reports; track key metrics such as turnover and days on hand.
- Implement and monitor internal controls for receiving, storing, and issuing inventory.
- Support ongoing maintenance of the inventory module in the accounting or ERP system.
- Train staff on proper inventory procedures and system use to maintain data integrity.
To all staffing agencies: PKF OConnor Davies TalentConnect (PKFOD TalentConnect) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.
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