Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

1. Lead the preparation of financial statements and management reports that highlight operating results, spending trends, cash activity, and overall financial performance
2. Evaluate financial exposure and performance trends, then recommend practical actions to address risks and improve results
3. Provide leadership with regular, timely insight into financial status, business performance, and progress across organizational initiatives
4. Manage external and internal audit support activities by coordinating documentation, resolving inquiries, and ensuring readiness throughout the review process
5. Prepare and submit accounting and financial reports needed for regulatory and compliance purposes
6. Oversee banking relationships, including cash management activities and authorization of appropriate treasury transactions
7. Direct balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and related general ledger review to maintain accurate records
8. Own the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring journal entries, account analysis, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule
9. Administer tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and support payroll-related accounting oversight
10. Maintain the chart of accounts, strengthen financial controls, and help ensure required legal and regulatory filings are completed in accordance with applicable standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 8 to 10 years strongly preferred
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience preparing financial reports in accordance with GAAP and supporting audit preparation activities
• Knowledge of internal controls, consolidations, and intercompany eliminations within a multi-entity environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, along with hands-on experience using NetSuite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with leadership, and drive process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Legal authority to work in the United States
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits
• Free online training
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility

Skills

• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Consolidations
• Account reconciliation
• Tax compliance
• Payroll accounting

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and disability insurance

Pay

$65-$80/hr. DOE

Schedule

Onsite in Newark