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Controller ​/ Accounting Manager

Job in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07207, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

This role will oversee core accounting operations and financial reporting for the business. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of progressive general accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong command of inventory accounting. This is not a purely supervisory position-this role requires direct involvement in transactional and operational accounting.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process

+ Prepare and review internal financial statements and supporting schedules

+ Oversee inventory accounting, including costing, reserves, and reconciliations

+ Handle or closely supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable

+ Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

+ Maintain and improve accounting controls, processes, and documentation

+ Support external auditors and year‑end reporting requirements

+ Partner with operations and management to support financial decision‑making

Requirements

+ 7+ years of general accounting and financial reporting experience within a manufacturing company

+ Required experience with inventory accounting

+ Strong hands‑on background with GL, AP, AR, and close processes

+ Experience at the Accounting Manager or Controller level, depending on scope and company size

+ Solid understanding of GAAP; cost accounting experience is highly preferred

+ ERP or manufacturing accounting system experience strongly preferred

The company offers an excellent benefits package including a generous bonus and pension plan. The company also offers a medical, vision and dental plan and liberal PTO policy.

To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at  to discuss this excellent opportunity.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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