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Beech Valley Solutions lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in township of edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support a founder-owned specialty food importer and distributor. This role is based onsite in Edison, NJ, five days per week. The Senior Accountant will oversee daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate inventory and cost controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance filings, and accounting records. This role will work closely with company leadership and an outside accounting firm and is well suited for a detail-oriented professional who values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and ownership.
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What You’ll Do
Manage daily and month-end accounting activities, including general ledger accounting
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and support payroll activities
Maintain accurate inventory and cost controls for imported goods
Track and evaluate landed costs and reconcile accounting records to warehouse inventory
Compile financial data and prepare supporting reports for the company’s outside accounting firm
Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
Support compliance with applicable financial regulations and standard tax filings
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
1–3 years of accounting experience
Experience with cost accounting and inventory control
Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications
Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to plan, prioritize, and take ownership of day-to-day accounting responsibilities
Ability to work onsite in Edison, NJ five days per week
Nice to Have
Experience within food importing, distribution, or a related industry
Familiarity with landed-cost accounting for imported inventory
Experience working in a founder-owned or closely held business environment
Work Environment: This position is primarily sedentary with occasional movement throughout the facility, including reaching, bending, and moving light equipment or supplies. The role may require entering warehouse and repack areas and wearing required food-safety and OSHA protective equipment. xzgxqkn The facility processes nuts, grains, dried fruits, and chocolate, and employees may be exposed to these ingredients.
Worksite address
township of edison, NJ, 08818, US
Who can apply
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