Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Nassau Candy•Hicksville, NY

94d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nassau Candy is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of its manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands-on accounting role requiring strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and manufacturing industry experience. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency, improve processes, and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and onsite at the company’s headquarters in Hicksville, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong experience with inventory accounting.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
ERP implementation experience.
Experience with Concur.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Perform account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.
Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
Partner with Operations on accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
Apply accounting principles in a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.
Prepare bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
Manage 401(k) reporting and commission payment schedules.
Prepare beverage tax returns and other required local and state filings.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.
Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.