Staff Accountant

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Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and timely analysis of costs and variances related to plant operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; ensure accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.
Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods.
Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage) and provide insight into cost drivers.
Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost and expense data.
Prepare reports for management on plant performance, production costs, and variances.
Partner with plant operations to understand and improve cost efficiency.
Assist with audits (internal and external) by preparing supporting documentation.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
1–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks online.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both finance and plant operations teams.
Work Environment:

Office-based role within a manufacturing plant environment.
Regular interaction with production, supply chain, and operations teams.
Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during month/quarter/year-end close.
We are Central Manufacturer Location of Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins in Lodi NJ.
We supply donuts and baked goods to about 400 Dunkin' retail stores currently

Pay: $60000.00 - $70000.00 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid training
Other
Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site