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Bookkeeper– Manufacturing
Location: Hillside, NJ On-site
Our client, a well-stablished and growing manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general accounting principles, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments including operations, purchasing, and inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Hillside, NJ On-site
Our client, a well-stablished and growing manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general accounting principles, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments including operations, purchasing, and inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
- Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets
- Reconcile inventory and cost of goods sold accounts, working closely with plant operations and supply chain teams
- Support fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules
- Assist in the development of standard costs and cost variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls and support external audit requirements
- Generate ad hoc financial reports and provide insight to support business decisions
- Collaborate with accounts payable and receivable teams as needed to resolve discrepancies and maintain accuracy
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and historical insights
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting a strong plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communicator with a team-oriented mindset
