Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Senior Staff Accountant

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. With decades of experience, we support retailers nationwide with a broad portfolio of high-quality products and tailored solutions that meet diverse business needs.

We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands-on accounting position that requires strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional with at least five years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

One Team:
Collaboration and alignment across all departments. Innovation & Adaptability:
We welcome change and act proactively. Customer-Centric:
Our customers' growth is our growth. Execution with Excellence:
We focus on impact and results. Data-Driven Decisions:
We act on insights and validate our approach.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
• Apply accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.

Reconciliations & General Accounting

• Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
• Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Manage 401(k) reporting and commission payment schedules.
• Prepare beverage tax returns and other required local and state filings.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

We're excited about you because...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Concur is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Hicksville, NY headquarters. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration to foster teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid vacation and PTO. 401(k). Employee discounts. Business casual, family-oriented culture. Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization.