Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Northvale, NJ

Photonic Products Group Inc. (PPGI), a leading producer of OEM custom optics, optical, coatings, crystals, and metal optics, has an opening for a hands-on Senior Accountant.  This position is located in our Northvale, NJ headquarters, and reports to the Director, Financial Reporting.

This position will be an integral part of our small accounting team and will perform various functions in ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings, financial and management reporting, and budget preparation.  The position requires a collaborative interaction with manufacturing personnel in the areas of inventory control, costing and fixed asset accounting.  Other tasks/projects will be assigned as required.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

-           General ledger accounting for multiple locations

-           Assist in month end closings

-           Prepare and ensure accuracy of accounting records, financial reports and analysis

-           Review accuracy of labor input into the ERP system and ADP payroll processing

-           Assist in preparation of monthly inventory and WIP adjustment, costing and obsolescence analysis

-           Prepare monthly variance analysis of GL accounts

-           Assist in Fixed asset accounting

-           Assist in preparation of operating budgets and Annual Plan

-           Ensure integrity and adherence to internal financial controls, including testing for Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance

The successful candidate will have degree in Accounting, minimum 5 years hands on general and cost accounting experience preferably in a small/medium size manufacturing environment and have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

-           Monthly accounting closing procedures

-           Preparation of financial reports, operating budgets & plans

-           Cost accounting in a custom job shop environment

-           Fixed asset and inventory accounting

-           Strong Working knowledge of MS Excel is required

-           Experience with ADP payroll is a definite plus

-           Experience with integrated ERP systems, (Visual Basic ERP preferred)

-           Experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance

This is an important position with opportunity for rewarding professional growth.  Our competitive benefits package includes, health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid Time Off plan, company-matched 401K.  Come join our team and grow.  Send resume and salary requirements to:

PPGI

Attn:  Bill Brucker, VP Human Resources

181 Legrand Avenue

Northvale, NJ 07647

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