Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

Synerfac Technical Staffing
  • Jersey City, NJ
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Job Description

Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

Join a trusted, third-generation family-owned company that has been serving the tri-state foodservice industry for over 70 years. We offer a collaborative work environment, outstanding benefits, and a clear path for career advancement into leadership.

Key Responsibilities

-Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliations, and daily accounting operations.
-Prepare financial statements, budgets, cash flow analyses, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
-Ensure compliance with tax regulations, administer employee benefits and 401(k) plans, including Form 5500 filings and discrimination testing.
-Coordinate external audits, maintain internal financial controls, and support continuous improvement of financial processes.



Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-10+ years of accounting experience with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, inventory accounting, tax compliance, and account reconciliation.
-Strong knowledge of GAAP and proficiency with ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Skills & Experience

-CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification.
-Experience in food distribution, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or a related industry.

Why Join?

-Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
-Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
-Free on-site parking and employee product discounts.
-Excellent career growth opportunity with advancement toward an Assistant Controller or Controller position.

Apply Today

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today to join a stable, growing company where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

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Rachel Burke
rburke@synerfac.com
Synerfac Technical Staffing
732-271-933

Numbers & Facts

LocationJersey City, NJ

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Certificationsunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Tax Accountingunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Wholesale Industryunmatched

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