Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant (Kearny, NJ 07032)

Telescope Recruitment; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time position

Growth potential

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant to oversee financial operations in Kearny, NJ. This in-person role involves managing full-cycle accounting, payroll, and supervising an offshore team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks or Sage, and strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers a salary range of $70-85k and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Proficiency with payroll and P&L reporting essential.
• Strong detail orientation and independent working capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting tasks.
• Ensure payroll accuracy using ADP.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Payroll management

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Location: Kearny, NJ 07032 (in-person, daily)
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Working Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Reports To: CEO
Salary Range: 70-85k USD

About the Role

Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to oversee day‑to‑day financial operations. This role requires strong full‑cycle accounting experience and includes managing an offshore support team, with two initial direct reports. There is also an opportunity to build and expand the team as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting
• Process company payroll (weekly) – Process and manage payroll using ADP, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare P&L statements and financial reports
• Maintain the general ledger
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Supervise and coordinate 3 offshore accounting staff
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date
• Support management with financial reporting

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong experience with payroll, bank reconciliations, and P&L reporting
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience supervising staff is an asset

Work Environment

• In‑office role – no remote work
• Stable full‑time position with growth potential
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company's financial operations
• Supportive team environment

About the employer

Our client is an asset‑based logistics and transportation company specializing in drayage, intermodal trucking, and container handling services across the Northeast U.S., operating from strategically located facilities near major ports and rail terminals. Backed by leadership with decades of industry experience, the organization manages a large fleet of tractors and chassis to support high‑volume import and export operations, including dry, refrigerated, and specialized freight. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency, the company delivers tailored logistics solutions, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and secure storage capabilities, ensuring timely and dependable service for a diverse customer base.