Sr. Accountant

Socket.dev; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly close, financial reporting, and related general ledger activities in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, and adherence to US GAAP.

Responsibilities include coordinating with external auditors, assisting in budgets and forecasts, and mentoring junior staff. Strong Excel, GAAP, and ERP/MRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of senior accounting or supervisory experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with GL functions and ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and variance analyses for $50M in revenue for a manufacturing company.
• Maintain, reconcile, and manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers with proper support for financials.
• Support timely month/year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors, prepare documentation, and resolve findings.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, systems, and controls.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Train, mentor, and review work of junior staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL functions

ERP/MRP systems

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

accuracy and attention to detail

analytical skills

communication

leadership

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing all processes related to monthly accounting close and financial reporting. This includes the preparation of account reconciliations and monthly close journal entries, and ensuring all transactions are recorded in the general ledger based on US GAAP.

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to demonstrate the Company’s Core Values through daily actions, decision-making, and interactions:

• Client Oriented– Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs.
• Open– Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions.
• Nimble– Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations.
• Necessary– Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes.
• Engineering Mindset– Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role.
• Continuous Improvement– Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development.
• Teamwork– Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and variance analyses for $50M in revenue manufacturing company
• General Ledger: Maintain, reconcile, and manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring the financials are properly supported.
• Month/Year-End Close: Support timely closing processes.
• Audits: Coordinate with external auditors, prepare documentation, and resolve findings.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and cash flow management.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies, systems, and controls.
• AP/AR: Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Staff Support: Train, mentor, and review work of junior staff.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven experience as a senior or accounting supervisor, 3+ years in accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, experience with GL functions, ERP/MRP systems, advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, leadership

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Customer/Client Focus
• Accountability and Ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Integrity and Transparency
• Solution-Oriented Thinking

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand under 1/3 of the time.
• Walk under 1/3 of the time.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Reach with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Lift up to 20 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
• The above physical demands include duties such as sitting at workstation using PC, making and receiving phone inquiries, packing files, moving within company to communicate with other departments.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Moderate noise (examples: business offices with computers and printers, light traffic and visits to factory).
• Some travel (1-3%) to various training courses may be required during the year.