Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location:

Newark, NJ We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Newark, NJ area seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting and private industry experience , along with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to support financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and operational analysis within the organization. Key Responsibilities Assist in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational expenditures Manage the annual budgeting process and support quarterly forecasting Support the transition and enhancement of monthly internal reporting to ensure GAAP compliance for covenant reporting Implement and maintain financial reporting to support manufacturing and operational analysis Assist with external audit preparation and coordinate year-end reporting requirements Support insurance and income reporting processes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required Public and private accounting experience preferred Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred Master's degree and/or CPA a plus Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting regulations Hands-on experience with NetSuite Experience supporting or overseeing annual audits Strong data management and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.) Excellent organizational and time management skills Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and team-oriented environment If you're a technically strong accountant with both public and industry experience looking to grow within a manufacturing organization, we'd love to connect.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.