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Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Warren, NJ | Contract‑to‑Hire | $100,000-$125,000

About the Company

A well‑established advanced manufacturing and industrial materials company located in Warren, NJ is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support continued growth. The company produces engineered components for clients across aerospace, electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer products. Known for its clean, modern facility and collaborative, people‑first culture, this organization offers a stable environment with long‑term career potential.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting but wants manager‑level visibility, partnership with operations, and an active seat in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily accounting function, supervise staff, manage month‑end close, support cost and inventory accounting, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This is a highly operational role with regular collaboration between accounting, supply chain, and production.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and bank reconciliationsOversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processPrepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow)Manage inventory and cost accounting, including cycle counts, variance analysis, production reporting, and standard cost updatesReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedulesSupport forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelingEnsure accuracy of job costing, overhead allocation, and labor reportingPartner with Operations and Supply Chain on cost drivers, inventory movement, production issues, and margin analysisMaintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance measuresAssist with audit preparation and year‑end reportingSupervise and develop 1-3 accounting/finance team membersQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5-8+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environmentsStrong GAAP knowledge and month‑end close expertiseExperience with inventory accounting, costing, BOMs, and manufacturing workflowsAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)Experience with modern ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, etc.)Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teamsDetail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, hands‑on roleCompensation & Schedule$100,000-$125,000 base (depending on depth of cost/manufacturing experience)Contract‑to‑Hire with strong potential to convertOn‑site in Warren, NJ (standard manufacturing headquarters environment)Full‑time, Monday-FridayWhy This Role?Stable, well‑respected NJ manufacturing companyHeavy cross‑functional involvement - not a siloed accounting roleAbility to impact process improvements, costing, and operational decision‑makingStrong leadership visibility and long‑term growth potential

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