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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., • 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., • Office-based role within a manufacturing plant environment., • Regular interaction with production, supply chain, and operations teams.

Job Description Senior Accountant Senior accountant will oversee key accounting functions and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. This is a critical role reporting to the CFO in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, supporting audits and guiding junior staff. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage complex financial data. The organization is a national manufacturer that supplies to medical related end users such as hospitals and nursing homes or care facilities through large scale contracts. The company has been in business for over 75 years with a strong track record of success. Typical senior accountant duties: • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements, • Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, • Analyze financial data and trends to support strategic decision making, • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, • Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation, • Support internal controls and recommend process improvements, • Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices Cost Accountant function for the role Assist the organization to manage and analyze the financial impact of production, operations and inventory. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, cost control and profitability analysis, supporting strategic decision making across manufacturing and service environments. Typical cost accountant duties: • Preparing and analyzing cost reports related to materials, labor and overhead, • Monitoring inventory valuation and reconciling cost discrepancies, • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting based on cost trends and production data, • Collaborating with operations and finance teams to improve cost efficiency, • Conducting variance analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities, • Supporting month- and year-end close processes with accurate cost entries, • Maintaining cost accounting systems and ensuring data integrity, • Preparing reports for management to support pricing and profitability decisionsCompany DescriptionFOODPRO Recruiters works on behalf of Food, Pharma and Consumer Products manufacturing companies in searchFOODPRO Recruiters works on behalf of Food, Pharma and Consumer Products manufacturing companies in search

Job Description Job Summary: The Senior Cost Accountant performs accounting functions consisting of inventory valuation and accurate tracking and analysis of production costs, including material and operating costs. Responsibilities include preparation of standard costs including labor, machine hours, manufacturing overhead, and other various operating costs and itsimpact on financial statements. Assist in month end closing responsibilities, inventory cycle counts, scrap valuationanalysis and annual physical inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists Controller with month end closing, including journal entries, inventory valuation, and preparation of financialreports. In addition, oversee financial system and reporting improvements., • Partners with key internal customers to ensure accurate sales, inventory, receivables, and payables monthly cutoff. Assistsin reliable financial reporting and analysis., • Supports monthly and year end closing process. Maintain an accurate perpetual inventory and Standard Cost System., • Prepares yearly Cost Standards to be used for product costing throughout the company. Update monthly commodityprices/standards as needed throughout the year., • Performs inventory cycle counting and scrap accounting process, interacting with manufacturing, process engineers andoutside vendors., • Prepares and processes new part number cost roll ups as needed., • Assists with developing OH cost pool for Budgeting, Standards and Variance analysis, • Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by the controller or CFO. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; Educational/Training Requirement: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA preferred. Experience: • 7 plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Licenses/Certifications: • Certified Public or Certified Management Accountant. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis, month end and year end close responsibilities., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify cost-saving opportunities., • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and practices., • Strong knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP) and their application within a manufacturingenvironment., • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness of financial data., • Experience working with outside auditors and preparation of auditing information., • Planning and organization skills., • Strong internal and external customer orientation., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc., • Proficiency in use of Company Wide ERP system and modules as well as overlay products (Qlik). A personal relationship that includes constant communication with our clients makes for a pain‐free temporary or permanent placement process - and that translates to happy employees! Stop in today - and feel free to bring a friend along!Many of those employed through JobConnection Services find that their positions are temp-to-hire. Our skilled office staff works to set each employee up for success! We ensure you have a clear picture of the responsibilities of the assignment you are going to, and work as a liaison between you and the client. \r\n\r\nA personal relationship that includes constant communication with our clients makes for a pain‐free temporary or permanent placement process - and that translates to happy employees!\r\n\r\nStop in today - and feel free to bring a friend along!

Answers accounting questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Full Time Senior Payroll Accounting Clerk. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.

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Ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree in Accounting or Business or 4+ years of experience as a bookkeeper. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.

Education: An AS or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is highly preferred. Bookkeeping / Accounting Coordinator. PrideStaff is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeping/Accounting Coordinator on behalf of our client in Livingston.

Accounting Rep / Remote] - Anywhere in U. Up to $60k-yr / Strong Benefits - As a Bookkeeper at Prestige Accounting & Consulting, you will: Manage and maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients; Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and prepare financial statements; Process accounts pay

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You will work closely with the accounting and operations teams to ensure payments are properly recorded, documented, and processed in a timely manner. Enter financial information into internal systems and accounting software. Assist with general bookkeeping and light accounting support tasks.

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Bookkeeping / Accounting Coordinator. PrideStaff is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeping/Accounting Coordinator on behalf of our client in Livingston. Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures.

This is a unique opportunity for a detail oriented and computer savvy Accounting Clerk to assist with the back-office accounting functions at a growing organization.

Job Summary: To work with integrity and proficiency while handling all accounting functions. Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs. Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries.

Supporting light industrial work.Process invoices in SAP and Ariba systems for PO and NonPO Invoices.Resolve invoice inquiries with vendors and internal clients.Work on special projects as needed.Experience in Accounts Payable.SAP and Ariba P2P knowledge preferred.All your information will be kept c

Accounting Clerk / Remote] - Anywhere in U. As an Assistant Bookkeeper at RPM Healthcare, you will: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording daily transactions and reconciling accounts; Process invoices, payments, and payroll; Communicate with clients to resolve any billing qu

Familiarity with accounting software (such as QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office. Certification in bookkeeping or accounting is a plus. Uphold company policies and accounting standards in all financial activities.