Accounting Manager - hybrid role in Swedesboro, NJ

The Accounting Manager oversees financial operations, assists with the management of accounting teams, prepares financial reports and reconciliations and ensures compliance with accounting standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete complex general ledger account reconciliations and follow-up on any unusual items
• Prepares assigned monthly closing general ledger entries and ad hoc entries as needed
• Assists in review of staff journal entries and reconciliations
• Partner with Assistant Controller/Controller on annual audit activities
• Assist in the overseeing of daily operations in the accounting department
• Ensure that proper accounting policies, and procedures are followed by accounting department
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) for significant variances from prior year and budget
• Assist in streamlining processes and creating efficiencies
• Spearhead projects related to accounting, banking and AP
• Supervise, train and mentor accounting staff
• Perform other related duties, as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• BS in accounting or related field; MBA or CPA preferred but not required
• 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment; public or private equity experience preferred
• Experience with acquisitions and intercompany transactions preferred
• Experience in a multiple company general ledger environment preferred
• General ledger system integration/conversion experience helpful
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with various reporting requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working with a diverse staff

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position supervises a small team of accounting staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - the physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position works onsite in the Swedesboro office and indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. It requires frequent sitting; and occasional walking, stooping and bending. It infrequently requires the ability to lift a maximum of 20 lbs.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must have good math skills
• Must pay close attention to detail and be highly organized
• This position has a predictable work schedule
• This position has frequent deadlines
• This position works closely with others and requires good communication and interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is in an office environment with adequate lighting and low noise levels.
• This position is full time which consists of a standard work week of 40 hours; however, the incumbent may be required to work additional hours in order to complete the responsibilities of the position.
• This position is on site with flexibility for remote work as determined by management.

Compensation:

This position is a full-time, exempt role with a competitive salary and potential annual bonus of 10% of base salary.

In addition, benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, voluntary critical illness, accidental injury, hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal services and pet insurance, 401k with employer match contribution, and life and disability insurance benefits.

The Accounting Manager will be provided a company laptop and cell phone.