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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Dunkin'Lodi, NJ, United States
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and timely analysis of costs and variances related to plant operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; ensure accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage) and provide insight into cost drivers.
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost and expense data.
  • Prepare reports for management on plant performance, production costs, and variances.
  • Partner with plant operations to understand and improve cost efficiency.
  • Assist with audits (internal and external) by preparing supporting documentation.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks online.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both finance and plant operations teams.
  • Work Environment :

  • Office-based role within a manufacturing plant environment.
  • Regular interaction with production, supply chain, and operations teams.
  • Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during month / quarter / year-end close.
  • Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay
  • Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid training
  • Other
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