Apollo Accounting & Advisory is assisting Research Diets, Inc. with this search and will coordinate the initial screening and interview process.

Compensation Range:

$90,000 to $110,000 depending on qualification. Senior Accountant Research Diets, Inc. New Brunswick, NJ About Research Diets Research Diets, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized laboratory animal diets serving universities, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, and research institutions worldwide. As our organization continues to grow and invest in new systems and processes, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team and help support the next phase of our growth. Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to serve as a key member of our accounting department. This role will have primary responsibility for the Accounts Payable cycle and will participate meaningfully in the monthly close process, including assigned balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries. The position will work closely with our existing Senior Accountant, who has primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable, while providing operational redundancy across critical finance functions. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys accounting operations, understands the full accounting cycle, and takes pride in maintaining accurate and organized financial records. This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in a growing organization while helping strengthen our accounting processes and internal controls. This is not a public accounting role. We are looking for a practical accounting professional who enjoys operating within a business and working closely with colleagues across the organization. Research Diets is currently implementing Microsoft Business Central, creating an opportunity for the successful candidate to help shape accounting processes, controls, and reporting workflows as the Company continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Own the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approval coordination, payment preparation, vendor account maintenance, and resolution of vendor inquiries. Process and maintain accurate accounting transactions within Microsoft Business Central. Review transactions for proper coding, authorization, and supporting documentation. Maintain vendor records and supporting accounting documentation in accordance with Company policies and internal control procedures. Coordinate with purchasing and other departments to resolve invoice, purchase order, receipt, and vendor discrepancies. Develop working familiarity with Accounts Receivable, cash application, and related customer accounting processes to provide backup coverage when needed. Own assigned components of the monthly close process and complete them according to the established close calendar. Prepare and maintain assigned balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and related workpapers. Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. Investigate and resolve reconciling items, account discrepancies, and unusual account activity. Prepare or support bank, prepaid expense, fixed asset, accrued liability, inventory-related, and other assigned account reconciliations. Assist with monthly account analysis and preparation of internal financial reporting schedules. Work with the Company's finance leadership and external accounting advisors to support accurate and timely monthly financial reporting. Assume additional close responsibilities over time as processes are transitioned and experience with the Company's accounting records increases. Maintain primary ownership of assigned responsibilities while developing sufficient familiarity with other critical finance processes to provide effective backup coverage. Cross-train with the existing Senior Accountant on Accounts Receivable, cash application, customer accounting processes, and other key responsibilities. Periodically perform selected backup activities to maintain working familiarity and confirm operational readiness. Help document accounting procedures, responsibilities, approval requirements, and backup processes. Support continuity of finance operations during employee absences, periods of increased workload, and other business needs. Support treasury processes in accordance with established segregation-of-duties and approval requirements. Prepare or support assigned bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled banking activity. Support payment preparation and related documentation while maintaining appropriate separation between payment preparation, authorization, release, and recording. Assist with the maintenance of vendor master data and related controls within Microsoft Business Central. Follow established purchase order, payment approval, wire, ACH, check, and banking authorization procedures. Develop sufficient familiarity with designated treasury processes to provide appropriate backup coverage, subject to established system access and authorization limitations. Support the implementation and ongoing optimization of Microsoft Business Central. Assist with maintaining effective accounting controls, approval workflows, and documented procedures. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of accounting and close processes. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of vendor master files and provide backup support for customer master file processes. Support purchase order, payment approval, and other workflow controls established by the Company. Support external accountants, auditors, lenders, and advisors. Participate in system implementation and improvement initiatives. Assist with other finance and accounting projects as needed. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.

Strong understanding of:

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliations Journal Entries General Ledger Accounting Hands-on experience participating in month-end close processes Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items. Demonstrated experience preparing and posting monthly journal entries. Experience independently managing the Accounts Payable cycle. Experience performing assigned responsibilities within a structured monthly close process. Manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based accounting experience. Experience with Microsoft Business Central or other ERP systems. Experience maintaining a complete set of books for a small or mid-sized business. Experience supporting monthly financial reporting and account reconciliations. Experience owning multiple balance sheet reconciliations as part of a recurring monthly close. Experience with payment controls, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related accounting processes. Experience working in an accounting department with defined process ownership and cross-training responsibilities. Who Will Be Successful in This Role The ideal candidate is: Detail-oriented and dependable. Comfortable owning accounting processes from start to finish. Able to work independently while collaborating with others. Interested in learning and understanding the operational side of a business. Focused on accuracy, organization, and continuous improvement. Someone who enjoys being a trusted member of a close-knit team. Comfortable taking ownership of detailed accounting work while following established approval, review, and internal control procedures. Why Join Research Diets? Stable, growing organization with a strong reputation in its industry. Collaborative and supportive leadership team. Meaningful role with direct impact on the organization. Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements. Long-term career growth potential.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Accounting:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person