Accounting Manager (Bergen County)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small accounting team. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who is comfortable working directly alongside staff, managing accounting activities, consolidations of international subsidiaries, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and accuracy.

The Accounting Manager will also play an important role in maximizing the effective use of the company’s ERP system, establishing performance metrics, and developing accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of work.
• Maintain a hands-on approach and assist with accounting transactions and operational responsibilities as needed.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements of international subsidiaries on a monthly basis.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, and collections activities.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and GAAP standards are consistently followed.
• Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs for AP, AR, billing, and invoicing teams, including weekly productivity reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity and ensure collection procedures are consistently followed, including proactive customer outreach.
• Identify obstacles impacting collections and partner with the Controller and/or Director to implement effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate credit card processing while identifying opportunities to reduce errors and improve controls.
• Partner with accounting team leads on ERP system updates, process improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation and transaction records.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen departmental controls.
• Recruit, interview, train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Manage a small accounting team, including work delegation, workload management, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Collaborate effectively with employees and leadership across multiple levels of the organization.
• Perform additional accounting and operational responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Prior experience consolidating financial statements of international locations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience managing billing, invoicing, collections, and transactional accounting processes.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and experience improving accounting workflows through technology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of projects and process improvements.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with a willingness to step into day-to-day accounting activities when needed.