Senior Accountant

Clark Davis Associates; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier manufacturing firm in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive financial performance and oversee plant accounting operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5-10 years of experience, focusing on budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. This full-time position offers a base salary between $90,000 and $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and management accounting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly financial close process.
• Lead plant budgeting and work with corporate leadership.
• Own the balance sheet reconciliation process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Variance analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Overview

Associate Director, Executive Recruitment (Accounting/Finance). We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our premier manufacturing clients in Wayne, NJ. They're looking for a talented Senior Accountant to become a key player on their Plant Accounting team. This is a perfect role for someone who loves being hands-on with plant operations while making a real impact on financial performance. You\'ll be working closely with plant personnel daily and have the chance to truly influence business decisions as you report to the Director of Manufacturing Accounting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive the monthly financial close process - they pride themselves on closing within just 3 days!
• Take the lead on plant budgeting and work directly with corporate leadership
• Own the balance sheet reconciliation process (5-day turnaround)
• Create compelling monthly performance reports that tell the plant\'s financial story
• Be a trusted advisor to plant management on cost optimization and operational improvements
• Keep your finger on the pulse with real-time dashboard monitoring
• Dig deep into variance analysis to uncover meaningful insights
• Shape the future through capital expenditure planning and asset optimization
• Lead annual cost rollups and inventory management initiatives
• Be the go-to person for financial controls and compliance
• Handle specialized projects like property tax preparation

What They\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s in Accounting/Finance (or similar background)
• 5-10 years of progressive finance experience - manufacturing exposure is a huge plus!
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and management accounting
• Excel wizardry and financial modeling expertise
• Someone who can communicate complex financial concepts clearly
• A self-starter who thrives in dynamic, fast-growing environments

Salary

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Clark Davis Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location & Employment

• Wayne, NJ
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Associate
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Manufacturing

Direct message the job poster from Clark Davis Associates

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clark Davis Associates by 2x

Get notified about new Accountant jobs in Wayne, NJ.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.