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LHH lists this Staff Accountant opportunity in bergen county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Staff Accountant
Bergen County, NJ | 100% On-Site | Temp to Permanent/Direct Hire | $65,000 - $80,000
Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact, gain visibility, and continue growing your accounting career? A well-established manufacturing company in Bergen County is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a blend of operational accounting, month-end responsibilities, and process improvement within a stable and growing organization.
What You'll Do
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and analyze account reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger and journal entries
- Support financial reporting and variance analysis
- Assist with inventory and manufacturing-related accounting activities
- Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
- Partner with operations, purchasing, and other departments on accounting matters
- Help improve accounting procedures and internal controls
- Support audits and special projects as needed
- Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Manufacturing industry experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Proficiency with Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Experience with ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why Join?
- Competitive salary of $65,000 - $80,000
- Stable and growing manufacturing organization
- Exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Team-oriented culture with strong employee tenure
- Hands-on environment where your contributions are valued and recognized
If you're seeking an opportunity to build your accounting career with a respected manufacturing company that values development and long-term success, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your resume to:
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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Who can apply
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