Accounting Manager
Job in
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08543, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
LHH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation Range: $125,000–$140,000 depending on experience
The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting operations for a manufacturing organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective management of WIP inventory. This role requires hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, and leadership of accounting staff.
- Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, general ledger, and payroll
- Manage WIP accounting: track production costs, reconcile inventory, and analyze variances
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and financial statement preparation
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff (typically 2–6 direct reports)
- Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and tax filings
- Implement and improve accounting policies and procedures
- Collaborate with FP&A and operations teams to support budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including sales and use tax
- Support ERP system upgrades and process automation initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management
- Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP, Sage, Net Suite, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
- Experience managing WIP and physical inventory counts
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Comfortable in a hybrid or on-site setting (5x/week preferred)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Annual discretionary bonus
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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