Accounting Manager

Hire Point Recruiting; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Point Recruiting is seeking an Accounting Manager in New Jersey to oversee day-to-day accounting operations with a strong payroll focus. The role emphasizes payroll processing, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth payroll changes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience and strong Excel skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, or related function.
• Hands-on payroll experience.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Paychex, or UKG preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, reporting, and year-end processes.
• Partner with HR and Finance to manage employee payroll changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support financial reporting, audits, and internal control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Month-end close

General ledger

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paychex

UKG

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join a growing organization. This individual will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on payroll processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, hands-on payroll experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Support payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, reporting, and year-end processes.
• Partner with HR and Finance to manage employee payroll changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support financial reporting, audits, and internal control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, or a related function.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and performing payroll reconciliations.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Paychex, or UKG preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.