Description My client, located near Westfield, NJ has an opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant. Benefits: + Paid time off + Health insurance Responsibilites: ▪ Provide targeted operational reporting to stakeholders including product mix and finished goods production volume results; report direct labor utilization to department managers monthly to assess KPI adherence for production lines. ▪ Responsible to participate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Month End Close, Balance Sheet reconciliations. ▪ Oversee all aspects of month end closing including posting company expense and utility accruals, updating fixed asset activity, calculating obsolete inventory and workers compensation reserves, completing adjusting entries, updating depreciation, and posting payroll activity. ▪ Provide support to Controller monthly consolidations and audit engagement as required. Provide follow-up as needed to auditor inquiries. ▪ Collaborate with project managers to develop CAPEX forecasting monthly; present estimated project spending and actuals vs budget reporting to Controller based on targeted completion and commissioning timelines. ▪ Oversee ROI analysis of manufacturing assets post commissioning to determine if targeted labor savings, cost avoidance, or capacity improvements were achieved based on CAR assumptions, present findings to stakeholders for continuous improvement of operational strategy. ▪ Supported HR / Operations in development of company direct labor strategy by forecasting financial impact of various wage rate increase and compression scenarios as requested. ▪ Assist Controller in development and presentation of monthly financial reporting package to CEO; provide financial summary of operational results vs static and flexible plan and review key cost drivers including controllable and non-controllable costs, PPV, usage variances, and labor absorption. ▪ Financial, operational, CAPEX and budget variance reporting. Requirements Qualifications: • At least three years’ experience in accounting • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. • Quick Books and Acumatica experience a plus • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to read and analyze financial reports. • Advance skill utilizing Microsoft Excel Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .