Senior Accountant

Soni Resources is partnering with a private equity-backed company near Metuchen, NJ, to find a hands-on Senior Accountant who will oversee daily accounting operations across multiple entities and serve as a key partner to the CFO.

About the role

This position manages core accounting functions—general ledger, A/P, A/R, cash management, inventory accounting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis—while supporting broader financial and operational initiatives. Ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, collaborating with operations and manufacturing teams, and contributing to financial planning and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting & Cash Management
  • Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash activity, and operating account balances.
  • Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
  • Process vendor bills, payments, and intercompany transactions.
  • Support short-term cash planning and liquidity management.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee A/P and A/R operations, including invoice review, vendor management, collections, and reconciliations.
  • Prepare aging reports and highlight items requiring follow-up.
• Month-End Close & Reporting
  • Lead monthly close activities: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
  • Review financial statement activity for accuracy.
  • Assist with monthly financial statements, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Support year-end close and external audits.
• Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting
  • Maintain accurate accounting within the manufacturing and inventory systems.
  • Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; review production and inventory transactions.
  • Support product costing, BOM maintenance, and COGS analysis.
  • Reconcile inventory subledgers, investigate discrepancies, and assist with physical counts.
  • Partner with operations to strengthen inventory controls and improve accuracy.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
  • Assist in developing annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
  • Update projections based on actual results and analyze variances.
  • Support revenue, margin, expense, and cash flow modeling.
  • Prepare analyses that enhance visibility into profitability, working capital, and inventory performance.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
  • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
  • Strengthen financial controls around inventory and manufacturing activities.
  • Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve accounting issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, A/P, A/R, and reconciliation experience.
• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.

Pay

$38 – $42 per hour. Salary is based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.