Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

PTO

401(k)

Employee discounts

Business casual

Career growth

Job summary

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in Hicksville, NY.

This onsite role requires hands-on accounting, strong analytical skills, and inventory accounting expertise in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and supports month-end close, reconciliations, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close and variances.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze results for accuracy.
• Support inventory accounting, valuations, and cost reporting with Operations.
• Prepare payroll-related entries and assist with tax filings and audits.
• Participate in process improvements and ERP-related projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Concur

Job description

Who We Are

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. With decades of experience, we support retailers nationwide with a broad portfolio of high-quality products and tailored solutions that meet diverse business needs.

Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Hicksville, NY (Onsite)

Where You'll Come In

We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands‑on accounting position that requires strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional with at least five years of experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working cross‑functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Core Values That Drive Us

• One Team: Collaboration and alignment across all departments.
• Innovation & Adaptability: We welcome change and act proactively.
• Customer-Centric: Our customers' growth is our growth.
• Execution with Excellence: We focus on impact and results.
• Data-Driven Decisions: We act on insights and validate our approach.

How You'll Make an Impact

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
• Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
• Apply accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.

Reconciliations & General Accounting

• Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
• Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Manage 401(k) reporting and commission payment schedules.
• Prepare beverage tax returns and other required local and state filings.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

We're Excited About You Because...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Concur is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Hicksville, NY headquarters. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration to foster teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and PTO
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Business casual, family-oriented culture
• Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer