Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Manager in Bridgewater

We are offering an exciting long term contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Manager in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role is vital to our sales division, providing hands-on management for entries and forecasts related to sales and inventories. The successful candidate will be working in a hybrid model, with flexibility for remote work.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accurate and efficient processing of accruals and prepaids within the sales division.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of sales and inventory forecasts.
• Manage the month end close process, ensuring all financials are accurate and up-to-date.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA for various accounting tasks and data management.
• Leverage Hyperion Financial Reporting for effective financial reporting and analysis.
• Utilize advanced features of Microsoft Excel, such as pivots and lookups, for data analysis and reporting.
• Monitor and manage the overall financial health of the sales division.

• Proficiency in month-end close procedures

• Experience with accruals and prepaids

• Ability to carry out forecasting activities

• Knowledge of inventory forecasting methods

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required

• CPA or MBA preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role