Staff Accountant

ASSA ABLOY • Carlstadt, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Industries, an ASSA ABLOY company, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality hollow metal doors and frames serving the commercial construction industry. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Carlstadt, New Jersey. This role is a key member of our Finance team, supporting financial reporting, accounting operations, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with business leaders across the organization. As our Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial health of the business through accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis. You will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, assisting with month-end close activities, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency within the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience within a corporate finance environment.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, templates, complex formulas, filters, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Infor SyteLine experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or custom-engineered products environment.
• Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to inventory, work-in-process (WIP), or cost accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and financial analysis.
• Post customer payments and credits, ensuring accurate application to open invoices.
• Maintain customer and vendor master data, including credit terms and account information.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform collection follow-up activities on past-due accounts.
• Review receivables to identify potential bad debt exposure and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to invoices, statements, and payment activity.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper approvals, coding, and documentation.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Execute weekly payment runs, including check and ACH processing.
• Prepare Positive Pay files for banking transactions.
• Record month-end accruals and support timely and accurate financial close processes.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure payments are made according to established terms.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly analysis reports.
• Support internal audits and monitor compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare union-related benefit payments, including pension and dues reporting.
• Develop and enhance automated tools, reports, and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• A collaborative and values-driven culture focused on innovation, results, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level