Staff Accountant

Description:

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Location: Hicksville, NY (Onsite)


🍬 WHO WE ARE

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. With decades of experience, we support retailers nationwide with a broad portfolio of high-quality products and tailored solutions that meet diverse business needs.


🌟 WHAT WE STAND FOR AND WHERE YOU'LL COME IN

We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands-on accounting position that requires strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional with at least five years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.


💡 CORE VALUES THAT DRIVE US

🤝 One Team: Collaboration and alignment across all departments.
🚀 Innovation & Adaptability: We welcome change and act proactively.
🛍️ Customer-Centric: Our customers' growth is our growth.
🎯 Execution with Excellence: We focus on impact and results.
📊 Data-Driven Decisions: We act on insights and validate our approach.


🧠 HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT


📄 FINANCIAL REPORTING & MONTH-END CLOSE

* Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
* Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
* Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.


📦 INVENTORY & MANUFACTURING ACCOUNTING

* Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
* Partner with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
* Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
* Apply accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.


🏦 RECONCILIATIONS & GENERAL ACCOUNTING

* Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
* Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
* Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.


💼 PAYROLL, TAX & COMPLIANCE

* 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.


🚀 PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS

* Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
* Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
* Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.


✅ WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE...

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
* 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
* Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
* Manufacturing industry experience is required.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
* Experience with ERP systems is required; ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
* Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Experience with Concur is a plus.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.


🏢 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Hicksville, NY headquarters. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration to foster teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.


🎁 PERKS & BENEFITS

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid vacation and PTO
* 401(k)
* Employee discounts
* Business casual, family-oriented culture
* Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization


🚀 READY TO JOIN US?

If you're an experienced accounting professional with a manufacturing background and inventory expertise who is looking to make an impact within a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the financial success of Nassau Candy

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