Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and timely analysis of costs and variances related to plant operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; ensure accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage) and provide insight into cost drivers.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost and expense data.
• Prepare reports for management on plant performance, production costs, and variances.
• Partner with plant operations to understand and improve cost efficiency.
• Assist with audits (internal and external) by preparing supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 13 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks online.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both finance and plant operations teams.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role within a manufacturing plant environment.
• Regular interaction with production, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during month/quarter/year-end close.

Company Introduction

We are Central Manufacturer Location of Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins in Lodi NJ. We supply donuts and baked goods to about 400 Dunkin' retail stores currently.