Staff Accountant at London Approach Staff Accountant at London Approach in Merchantville, New Jersey Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Position:

Staff Accountant Location:

Pennsauken, NJ (onsite)

Hours:

Approximately 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with some flexibility

Salary:

$65,000-$75,000 An established food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an Accountant to join their close-knit team! Following a recent acquisition, the organization is expanding its accounting function and offering the new hire an opportunity to take on broader responsibilities as the business evolves. This is a hands-on, month-end-focused position responsible for general accounting, inventory and production-cost analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and operational support. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, direct cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close schedules. Analyze production costs, inventory costs, margins, and cost variances. Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and investigate discrepancies. Prepare cost reports and provide financial data to support pricing and operational decisions. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports. Process and review invoices and provide support related to accounts payable and accounts receivable. Partner with operations and procurement teams to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities. Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies. Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls. Assist with the organization's transition from Sage 100 to NetSuite.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Approximately 2+ years of accounting experience with inventory exposure. Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred. Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory costing, and margin analysis. Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Why Consider This Opportunity? Growth and increased exposure following a recent acquisition. Opportunity to participate in a NetSuite implementation. Broad responsibilities within a stable, close-knit accounting team. Relaxed office environment with reasonable working hours. Hands-on manufacturing and inventory accounting exposure. Opportunity to expand the position as the organization continues to evolve. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as three weeks of PTO.