Soni Resources is partnering with a private equity backed company near Metuchen, NJ, on the search for a
Senior Accountant.The
Senior Accountant will serve as a hands-on partner to the CFO and oversee daily accounting operations across multiple entities. This role manages core accounting functions including 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.
This position is ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, working closely 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.
Qualifications: - 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.
Compensation: $38 - $42/ Hr
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
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