Accounting Operations Manager

Modway, Inc.; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lunch

12–15 holidays a year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Employee discount

PTO

Job summary

Modway, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Accounting Operations Manager to lead the accounting operations team on site at our East Windsor headquarters.

This role will report to the CFO and oversee Accounts Receivable and Payable, the monthly close process, and the creation of standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, brings 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing or wholesale environments, and demonstrates strong analytical skills, internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting operations
• Experience in manufacturing or wholesale environment preferred
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of accounting operations and internal controls
• Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to interpret complex financial concepts (debits/credits, accruals, reconciliations)
• Advanced skills in accounting systems (ERP)

Responsibilities

• Lead AR and AP operations and supervise staff
• Oversee customer returns, processing fees, and chargebacks
• Support monthly general ledger close process
• Create and improve accounting SOPs
• Drive automation and workflow improvements
• Train and cross-train staff on procedures
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to support initiatives

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Internal controls

Data analysis

Team leadership

ERP systems

SOP development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Manufacturing/Wholesale ERP systems

Job description

At Modway, we believe great design should be accessible to everyone. Join a team that’s redefining what affordable, thoughtfully crafted furniture looks like.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic hands‑on Accounting Operations Manager to lead the accounting operations team. This position will report to the CFO working on site at our Modway Headquarters in East Windsor.

• Manage accounting operations including Accounts Receivable and Payable
• Direct supervision of the Accounts Receivable and Payable staff.
• Manage the accounting workflows for customer returns, processing fees, and chargeback disputes
• Support the monthly general ledger close process
• Create and improve accounting standard operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement identifying opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting
• Training and cross‑training of staff on operational procedures
• Work collaboratively with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Operations departments to support workflows and projects that support continuous improvement initiatives

Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Accounting experience in manufacturing and wholesale environment preferred
• 5+ years of proven experience hiring, training and developing employees
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of accounting operations and internal controls.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial concepts, such as debits and credit, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliation and journal entries
• Advance skills in accounting systems

Modway offers competitive market compensation, paid lunch, federal and company holidays (12 to 15 holidays a year) benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, Life and Disability Insurance, 401K, employee discount, and PTO.

Modway is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.