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Job DescriptionDescriptionWhat You’ll Do You are a self-motivated Accountant who knows how to make sure the books are balanced, tax obligations are covered, and can make confident business decisions based on sound financial data. In this position, you’ll play an important role in our company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the law. You’ll also oversee job costing, revenue accounting, manage the Sales Commission process, and manage the purchasing and invoicing system. This is truly an opportunity with impact!! What You’ll Need • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required, • 5+ years prior accounting experience is preferred with familiarity of construction accounting, standard practices and procedures related GAAP, • 3-5 years experience at public accounting firm preferred, • Experience with construction accounting and/or service businesses strongly preferred, • Experience with Spectrum ERP would be a plus Who You Are • Detail Oriented – You have an eye for things and know details matter, • Organized – You can coordinate multiple group efforts and manage multiple tasks, • Analytical – You can identify processes needing improvement and make recommendations, • Self-Starter – You thrive in ambiguous environments and are not intimidated by change, • Thorough – You know what deadlines and attention to detail are all about Why You’ll Love Being Here As you go through the interview process, you’ll start to understand why our team loves being here. This isn’t a place where you’ll be frozen on your career journey, it’s a place to come and grow. Check out these industry leading benefits: • Competitive wage paid weekly, • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs), • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (shared cost deductible), • Flexible Spending Account, • Dependent Care Account, • Accident Insurance, • Life Insurance, • AD&D Insurance, • Short/Long Term Disability, • Employer matched 401(k) savings plan, • Paid vacation time, • Paid sick time, • Generous paid holiday schedule

Job DescriptionSenior Accountant LMT Mercer Group, Inc headquartered in Ewing, NJ is looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant with a broad skill set that can support the growing needs of its US based operations. The company has been the recognized leader in its space for well over 20 years.Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will be a key financial partner to the manufacturing and operations teams, responsible for maintaining the integrity of the financials, driving cost analysis, and supporting strategic business decisions. This role will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting the month-end and year-end closing process. This position will have exposure to all operational groups within the company.Key Responsibilities: • Lead the cost accounting function, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation., • Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead; identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities., • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including detailed P&L review, • Develop and maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation records, and capital expenditure tracking., • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording and timely payments/collections., • Other duties and projects as required.Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, • Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven expertise in cost accounting., • Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)., • Demonstrated success in working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership teams., • Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, inventory accounting, and financial reporting standards.Key Competencies:, • Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing, and standard cost systems., • Analytical mindset with the ability to transform data into strategic insight., • Meticulous attention to detail and high degree of ownership over financial accuracy., • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to challenge assumptions or explain variances to non-financial stakeholders., • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage tight deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.This is not an entry-level accounting position. We’re seeking a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running, take ownership of the numbers, and act as a strategic partner to the business. If you're passionate about manufacturing finance and ready to contribute at a higher level—apply now. Powered by JazzHR mB0ZsngT5K

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