Senior Staff Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory Expert

Nassau Candy; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Nassau Candy is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for our Hicksville, NY headquarters to support financial operations in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong inventory accounting expertise, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel. You will perform month-end close, reconciliations, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive accurate reporting and operational efficiency. This is a full-time onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing/distribution.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Support inventory accounting including reconciliations and cost reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects.

Skills

Inventory accounting

GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Concur

Job description

Nassau Candy is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for our Hicksville, NY headquarters to support financial operations in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong inventory accounting expertise, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel. You will perform month-end close, reconciliations, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive accurate reporting and operational efficiency. This is a full-time onsite role.