Sr. Accountant - QuickBooks

Location: Princeton Junction

Description

Our client is a well-established organization in the manufacturing/industrial space, recognized for operational excellence and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. They are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Senior Accountant to help support and strengthen their accounting and financial reporting functions. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. This role is ideal for someone from a manufacturing or similar environment who is highly proficient in Excel and Quick Books, comfortable working with inventory and cost-related accounts, and enjoys partnering closely with operations.

Key Responsibilities

+ Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

+ Lead key components of the month-end and year-end close processes

+ Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations to management

+ Support inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing-related accounts

+ Develop and maintain advanced Excel reports (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)

+ Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support

+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

+ 4+ years of progressive accounting experience

+ Manufacturing or similar industry experience strongly preferred

+ Advanced Excel skills, including large data set analysis

+ Quick Books

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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