Senior Accountant

Soni Resources is partnering with a private equity backed company near Metuchen, NJ, on the search for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will serve as a hands‑on partner to the CFO and oversee daily accounting operations across multiple entities. This role manages core accounting functions including general ledger, A/P, A/R, cash management, inventory accounting, month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while supporting broader financial and operational initiatives. This position is ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, working closely with operations and manufacturing teams, and contributing to financial planning and decision support. Daily Accounting & Cash Management Manage daily bank reconciliations, cash activity, and operating account balances. Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation. Process vendor bills, payments, and intercompany transactions. Support short‑term cash planning and liquidity management. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversee A/P and A/R operations, including invoice review, vendor management, collections, and reconciliations. Prepare aging reports and highlight items requiring follow‑up. Month‑End Close & Reporting Lead monthly close activities: journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations. Review financial statement activity for accuracy. Assist with monthly financial statements, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis. Support year‑end close and external audits. Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting Maintain accurate accounting within the manufacturing and inventory systems. Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; review production and inventory transactions. Support product costing, BOM maintenance, and COGS analysis. Reconcile inventory subledgers, investigate discrepancies, and assist with physical counts. Partner with operations to strengthen inventory controls and improve accuracy. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis Assist in developing annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts. Update projections based on actual results and analyze variances. Support revenue, margin, expense, and cash flow modeling. Prepare analyses that enhance visibility into profitability, working capital, and inventory performance. Internal Controls & Process Improvement Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy. Strengthen financial controls around inventory and manufacturing activities. Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve accounting issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong general ledger, A/P, A/R, and reconciliation experience. Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; QuickBooks experience a plus. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets. CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required. Compensation $38 - $42/ Hr Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.

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