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Accounting Manager

Kforce Inc.
  • Fairfield, NJ
  • $45–$50
1 day ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Manager in Fairfield, NJ. Overview: A growing manufacturing company in Central New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join its leadership team. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, and process improvement initiatives across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, cost accounting experience, and a proactive approach to driving operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
  • Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
  • Manage multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions
  • Perform financial analysis, variance reporting, and management reporting
  • Maintain compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements
  • Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and tax advisors
  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and inventory-related accounting
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
  • Drive process improvements, automation projects, and ERP system enhancements
  • Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations
  • Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationFairfield, NJ
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$45–$50
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Management Reportingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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