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Accounting ManagerNY Staffing • Somerset, NJ, US
Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

NY Staffing • Somerset, NJ, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Accounting Manager

Somerset, NJ Pay : $53 an hour

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and variance analysis, and will be comfortable managing both operational and technical accounting activities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a 3-person accounting team (Accountant, Analyst, AR / AP).
  • Review and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
  • Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations.
  • Research and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies.
  • Oversee AP and AR data accuracy, coding, and posting.
  • Lead or assist in month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Document and improve accounting procedures and workflows.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, journal entries, and general ledger structure.
  • Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite preferred).
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, reconciliations, lookups).
  • High attention to detail; produces accurate, error-free work.
  • Takes initiative, self-directed, and can operate with minimal supervision.
  • Contract Details

  • Duration : 36 months (with possible extension).
  • Start Date : Immediate.
  • Compensation : Competitive hourly rate, based on experience.
  • A hands-on accounting professional who leads by example, demonstrates technical accuracy, and proactively improves accounting operations. Someone confident in their accounting knowledge, detail-oriented in their work, and capable of guiding a team through change.

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