Senior Accountant

Aetrex, Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Mentorship under Controller

Job summary

Aetrex, Inc. is hiring a General Ledger Analyst to support daily accounting operations under the Controller. The role emphasizes month-end close, financial reporting accuracy, and inventory/standard costing awareness. You will work cross-functionally within a growing footwear company.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, manufacturing exposure, strong ERP and advanced Excel skills, and GAAP expertise to ensure audit-ready records and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or consumer goods background preferred.
• Strong Excel, ERP, GAAP and internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and ledgers; review AR/AP/JE for accuracy.
• Manage monthly close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Track GL balances for inventory, prepaid costs and intercompany activity.
• Support GAAP-based close and audit requests; assist sales/use tax compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

AI platforms (Claude, Coursiv, Datatrail)

Job description

We are a thriving footwear manufacturing and wholesale company looking for a sharp, detail-oriented General Ledger Analyst to join our finance team. Working directly under the Controller, you will play a critical role in overseeing daily accounting operations, driving the month-end close process, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. A plus will be experience in inventory accounting and standard costing.

Key Responsibilities

Bank and Credit card Reconciliations

• Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts and ledgers to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial reporting such as reviewing AR/AP/JE cash related entries, investigate any banking variances vs GL and resolve them promptly.
• Reconcile credit cards transactions posting and accruals.

Month-End Close

• Perform monthly reconciliation for balance sheet and P&L accounts. Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions along with maintaining clean and audit-ready workpapers.
• Track and reconcile GL accounts for Prepaid inventory, Purchase receipt accruals, and In-transit inventory balances.
• Maintain monthly Fixed Asset capitalization and Prepaid amortization schedule.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes in accordance with GAAP including annual external audit requests tasks.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a background in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or consumer goods is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: * Strong experience working with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation).
• Familiarity with accounting software systems and any AI platforms i.e. Claude, Coursiv, Datatrail etc.
• Core Competencies:
• Deep understanding of GAAP, particularly surrounding revenue recognition, cash controls, and inventory valuation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially when managing high-volume bank accounts and complex reconciliations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship under an experienced Controller.