Connections Personnel is hiring for a Direct Hire Senior Accounting Clerk for our client located in Cranford, NJ.  Looking for a candidate with 3-5 years of experience for a manufacturing company that deals with stationary, office supplies, custom printing and marketing materials to join their team.   Company has a stable working environment that offers career longevity and consistency. 

Responsibilities: 

• Handling balance sheet and PNL, fixed assets/depreciation, bank statements and journal entries. Reconciling bank statements, general ledgers, and expense reports and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing financial reports, trial balances and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end closing. Month and year end work papers, accrued and prepaid spreadsheets.
• Reviewing, coding, and verifying journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Managing vendor invoicing and handling complex accounts receivable/payable.
• Accounts Receivables: posting cash, collection efforts, running credit cards, releasing customer credit holds and handling on line customer portals.
• Budget entry each year.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Inventory part cost change updates and Amazon payments (incoming) on excel spreadsheets.
• Daily banking.
• Billing: Credit memos and back up to the billing person.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience needed.
• Must have Microsoft Office and must have Excel (Must be proficient on Excel).
• Must understand the financial statements and how it all flows in from all the workpapers.
• Must be a candidate who will take on new responsibilities as the position grows.
• Must speak English.
• Drug test/background checks done prior to starting. 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Life Insurance

Schedule: 830am-5pm Monday thru Friday

Salary:  $55-$70K