Accounting Manager

Upside Search; Perth Amboy (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization in Perth Amboy is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead month-end close and reporting responsibilities. This hands-on role requires strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, and the potential for leadership. This position offers hybrid flexibility and visibility to leadership, emphasizing efficiency without excessive overtime.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in commissions and cash reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly and annual close activities.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and cash reporting.
• Drive process improvements and enhance accounting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong GAAP knowledge

Experience with month-end close

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

A well-established manufacturing organization in the Perth Amboy/Woodbridge area is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support the Controller and lead key month-end close and reporting responsibilities during a temporary leave - with strong potential to convert to a permanent leadership role.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment and enjoys owning the close process from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and execute monthly and annual close activities
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and cash reporting
• Calculate and accrue sales commissions; analyze sales reporting
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with A/P and A/R to ensure accurate processing of payments and rebates
• Support audit preparation and financial reporting
• Maintain fixed asset records and lease accounting coordination
• Drive process improvements and enhance accounting efficiency
• Heavy Excel analysis and ERP data extraction (Cloud-based system)

If the role converts to permanent, you will supervise one Staff Accountant and build out leadership responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills (must be comfortable working heavily in spreadsheets)
• Experience owning or heavily contributing to month-end close
• Manufacturing experience preferred (not required)
• Experience working with commissions, cash, and structured reporting environments
• Leadership experience or clear potential to step into management

Why This Opportunity?

• Strong visibility to leadership (reports directly to Controller)
• Hybrid flexibility (typically Tues–Thurs onsite)
• Stable manufacturing environment
• No excessive overtime culture - emphasis on organization and efficiency