Senior Accountant

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to support the acquisition of a nutraceutical company by one of our private equity clients. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role under the new ownership. The business transaction is a carveout of a subsidiary from a larger entity, so there will be a need to participate in financial execution activities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in overseeing accounting processes supporting our business growth, particularly within private equity-backed organizations, startups, and/or M&A environments. The role is hybrid so will require frequent on-site presence. The candidate should be currently within commuting distance to Kearny, NJ.

Responsibilities:

·       Oversee aspects of accounting including the supervision of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Functions. Review account reconciliation from subledger to General Ledger.

·       Oversee company's ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with general accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

·       Perform daily and monthly Bank reconciliations.

·       Perform inter-company transactions within the accounting system.

·       Prepare for audit and review.

·       Prepare month end close.

·       Advance knowledge of NetSuite, our ERP tool, and assist with training other employees as required

·       Process improvement initiatives.

·       Financial Statement variance analysis & reconciliation

·       Plant & Cost accounting (including inventory)

·       Balance sheet reconciliations

·       Intercompany accounting & eliminations

·       Tax & Tax Accounting (e.g. Sales & Use tax)

·       Working Capital Reporting (DSO, DPO, Liquidity)

·       Lease Accounting

·       OBS / NWC

·       Ad Hoc reporting and projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required

·       6 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting with at least 2 years as a senior accountant. 

·       Public Accounting experience is preferred.

·       Excellent computer skills required, including prior experience with an ERP system/SAP, advanced Excel, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

·       Excellent analytical and meticulous skills required, with the ability to succeed as an individual, and at the same time excel in a team environment.

·       Strong interpersonal and influential skills

·       Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

·       Experience in SAP (Running transaction codes and downloading data)

This is a direct hire position salary will be based on experience. Full company benefits