Senior Accountant

Soni; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni Resources is seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with the CFO, overseeing daily accounting across multiple entities. The role covers GL, A/P, A/R, cash management, inventory accounting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with emphasis on process ownership.

Ideal candidates will work closely with operations and manufacturing teams, supporting planning and decision-making through robust reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; QuickBooks experience a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash activity, and operating account balances.
• Oversee GL, A/P, A/R, vendor management, and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support inventory accounting, BOM maintenance, COGS analysis, and counts.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modelling and financial analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements with operations.

Skills

General ledger

A/P & A/R

Cash management

Inventory accounting

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Soni Resources is partnering with a private equity backed company near Metuchen, NJ, on the search for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant will serve as a hands-on partner to the CFO and oversee daily accounting operations across multiple entities. This role manages core accounting functions including general ledger, A/P, A/R, cash management, inventory accounting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while supporting broader financial and operational initiatives.

This position is ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, working closely with operations and manufacturing teams, and contributing to financial planning and decision support.

Responsibilities

Daily Accounting & Cash Management

• Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash activity, and operating account balances.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Process vendor bills, payments, and intercompany transactions.
• Support short-term cash planning and liquidity management.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee A/P and A/R operations, including invoice review, vendor management, collections, and reconciliations.
• Prepare aging reports and highlight items requiring follow-up.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Lead monthly close activities: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
• Review financial statement activity for accuracy.
• Assist with monthly financial statements, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support year-end close and external audits.

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting within the manufacturing and inventory systems.
• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; review production and inventory transactions.
• Support product costing, BOM maintenance, and COGS analysis.
• Reconcile inventory subledgers, investigate discrepancies, and assist with physical counts.
• Partner with operations to strengthen inventory controls and improve accuracy.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in developing annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Update projections based on actual results and analyze variances.
• Support revenue, margin, expense, and cash flow modeling.
• Prepare analyses that enhance visibility into profitability, working capital, and inventory performance.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
• Strengthen financial controls around inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve accounting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, A/P, A/R, and reconciliation experience.
• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.

Compensation

$38 - $42/ Hr

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.