Accounting Assistant

CARL HANSEN & SØN; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Carl Hansen & Son is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the US operations and assist the Accounting & HR Operations Specialist. The role focuses on accounts payable/receivable and collaboration with internal teams, customers, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in finance or a related degree and familiarity with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or NetSuite. Hybrid work with a few days in Burlington, NJ is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of finance, accounting, or bookkeeping experience OR relevant degree/certification.
• Experience with ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities.
• Hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in Burlington, NJ office.
• Willingness to travel to NYC as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Denmark finance team for AP, AR, collections, and other tasks.
• Assist with vendor and customer account reconciliations and ERP transitions.
• Process and manage vendor invoices through the vendor platform.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with collections including payment reminders and statements.
• Support month-end closing: bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual postings.
• Maintain complete financial documentation and audit trails.
• Support general accounting and operational processes as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication & follow-up

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Carl Hansen & Son is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to assist the Accounting & HR Operations Specialist in supporting US business operations. This role plays a key part in managing accounts payable and receivable while working closely with customer service, vendors, customers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and an effective problem-solver with strong communication and follow-up skills. Success in this role requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring timely task completion.

About Carl Hansen & Son

With over 100 years of craftsmanship excellence, Carl Hansen & Son is a globally recognized furniture manufacturer, renowned for designs by Hans J. Wegner and other legendary designers. The US headquarters is located in New York City, with flagship stores across NYC and California.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Denmark finance team regarding accounts payable, receivable, collections, and other accounting tasks.
• Assist with vendor and customer account reconciliations using the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system, while supporting the planned transition and integration to Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Process and manage vendor invoices through the vendor platform.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, sales representatives, customer service, and warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with collections, including payment reminders and account statements.
• Assist with the month-end closing: bank reconciliation, journal entries, and accrual postings.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial documentation and audit trails.
• Support general accounting and operational processes as needed.

Ideal Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of finance, accounting, or bookkeeping experience OR relevant degree/certification
• Experience with ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, or any similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days in Burlington, NJ office)
• Flexible to travel to NYC as needed
• Company-provided equipment
• Health Benefits, PTO, and 401(k)

If you want to know more about the position, please contact Accounting/HR Administrator, Jamila Francis on 929-505-1466