Accounting Manager
Lakewood, NJ
115k
Large manufacturing company is seeking an Accounting manager to join their finance team.
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for:
Manage & participate in the monthly accounting close, including owning the general ledger & all financial reporting: (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Ensure all subsidiary ledgers (AP, AR, Inventory) and all balance sheet positions are reconciled, at least quarterly and supported by a sound statement to support the balance
Ensure bank reconciliations are done monthly and any discrepancies are actioned and highlighted immediately
Oversee the accounts payable, ensuring the liability is properly accrued, payments are made when due and supported by validation of the receipt of the good or service and have been properly approved by the appropriate Astor employee
Participate in the creation of the annual Budget and Quarterly forecasts for SG&A and Plant Overheads, both dollars and headcount
Publish monthly report showing P&L vs. prior year and budget and budget, forecast and work with Astor management to document, explain and mitigate major unfavorable variances
As time allows, begin to work with the Costing Department to better understand cost of goods sold (Materials, Direct Labor and Burden) and gradually get more involved in helping to optimize COGS
Qualifications- Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3-5 years of directly related experience including general accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning
Minimum of 2 years in general accounting and reporting role
Desired:
Public Accounting Experience
Internal audit experience