Senior Bookkeeper

Pay Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Location Full-time, 100% on-site role based in Eatontown, NJ. Note Candidates must have 3+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong accounting transaction knowledge, and the ability to work on-site full-time in Eatontown, NJ. About Us We are a well-established manufacturing company known for precision, quality, innovation, and exceptional customer support. Our team provides highly engineered products and solutions used across industries such as automation, robotics, packaging, food processing, medical equipment, and industrial applications. Confidential Employer. We are proud to offer a collaborative work environment where talented people can grow, contribute, and be part of a company that takes pride in doing things the right way. Job Description Oversee and support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, credit card transactions, and general ledger entries. Track, analyze, and troubleshoot accounting transactions through the ERP system from source documents through financial reporting. Prepare month‑end close items, including journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and related account reconciliations. Manage employee expense submissions, review for policy compliance, and ensure timely reimbursement. Prepare and file multi‑state sales and use tax returns while maintaining exemption certificates and compliance records. Manage customer and vendor account setup, credit reviews, collections, and account maintenance. Support accounting controls, reporting accuracy, documentation, and continuous process improvement. Assist with fixed asset tracking, petty cash audits, depreciation schedules, and related accounting records. Collaborate with internal teams and external accountants on monthly close, year‑end close, audits, and special projects. Help train and support accounting team members while promoting accuracy, accountability, and professional service. Qualifications 3+ years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Associate degree with strong directly relevant experience will also be considered. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong plus. Proficiency with Sage 100 preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP, sales/use tax compliance, accounting transactions, and month‑end close processes. Ability to follow, analyze, and troubleshoot transactions through an ERP system. Strong Microsoft 365 skills preferred. Detail‑oriented, organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities. Self‑starter with a positive attitude, strong time management skills, and excellent problem‑solving ability. Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity. Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits Productivity bonus opportunity Stable, growing company with a strong reputation in its industry Modern work environment with a collaborative and ethical team culture Opportunity to make a real impact on accounting operations, reporting accuracy, and process improvement Great fit for someone who enjoys both hands‑on accounting work and being a trusted resource within the business #J-18808-Ljbffr