Staff Accountant - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 90k/year - Lebanon, NJ
Lebanon, NJ
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Staff Accountant - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 90k/year - Lebanon, NJ
Our client, a well-established specialty building products manufacturer, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team in Lebanon, NJ. This position combines general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis within a growing corporate environment.
The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. The Staff Accountant will handle routine accounting responsibilities while also supporting financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other analytical work.
Responsibilities:
Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, reserves, and supporting schedules
Prepare and analyze financial reports, departmental spending, account activity, and other general ledger information
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods and research underlying discrepancies
Pull reports and compile, reconcile, and analyze financial data across multiple ERP, accounting, and financial systems
Partner with Corporate departments regarding expenses, invoice coding, allocations, and accounting treatment
Support forecasting, budgeting, audits, and internal control initiatives
Develop and maintain reporting tools, supporting schedules, and analytical reports
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
Balance general ledger and routine accounting responsibilities with financial reporting and analysis
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, including knowledge of GAAP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and data analysis
Experience working with an ERP, accounting, or financial system
Compensation:
Base salary in the 80k - 90k/year range
5% annual bonus potential
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance