Accounting Manager Edison

Zero Hiring is partnering with a leading multi-location retail organisation to recruit an Accounting Manager for their Edison, NJ finance team.

Our client is the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the #1 retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. With continued growth across locations, the Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's financial operations.

The Accounting Manager leads the month-end close process, maintains strong internal controls, oversees day-to-day accounting functions, and supports financial reporting, audit readiness, and strategic business initiatives. This role serves as a key business partner across departments—providing timely financial information, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and related controls
• Partner with Finance leadership to prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Review complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Analyse accounting variances and investigate discrepancies
• Provide technical accounting guidance to team members and business partners
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for payroll, incentive compensation, accruals, and other key accounting areas

• Oversee accounts payable processes, vendor payments, and cash disbursements
• Review payment runs and ensure alignment with cash flow requirements
• Monitor vendor activity and resolve invoice, receipt, and reconciliation issues
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial processes and controls

• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and external audit requests
• Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Ensure audit readiness throughout the year

• Support treasury activities, cash management, and banking relationships
• Manage accounting activities related to insurance programmes and claims
• Monitor insurance accruals and related financial reporting
• Assist with risk management initiatives and financial compliance requirements

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development planning
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning within the accounting function

• Collaborate with FP&A, HR, Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership
• Provide financial insights that support business decisions
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing month-end close processes
• Experience coordinating external audits
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working within ERP and financial reporting systems

• Retail, distribution, or multi-location business experience
• Experience supporting high-growth organisations
• Experience with process improvement and system implementations
• Base salary: $110,000–$145,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Bonus programme: 10% of annual salary based on personal and company performance
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000
• Eligibility for company profit-sharing programme

• Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week
• Hybrid:
  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office required
• Occasional travel between company locations