Accounting Manager

MUSCULOSKELETAL TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION

. Own and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEdison • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,132 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Accounting and General Ledger Accounting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP while managing the financial close process and preparing accurate financial statements. Proficient in identifying issues and driving resolutions through proactive analysis and ownership of special projects.

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Corporate AccountingGeneral Ledger AccountingU.S. GAAPFinancial ReportingFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry ReviewAccount ReconciliationAccrual AccountingFixed-Asset AccountingCash AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationVariance InvestigationDepreciation CalculationCapitalization AssessmentFinancial Close Process

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOwnershipProactive CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Financial Reporting StandardsAccounting DiscrepanciesBank ReconciliationCash Activity ControlsAccrualsPrepaid ExpensesConstruction AccountingWork-in-Process AccountingSpecial ProjectsAd Hoc Financial Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other close-related activities.
Perform and oversee general ledger accounting, including investigating unusual balances, variances, and accounting discrepancies.
Oversee fixed-asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, construction/work-in-process, and capitalization assessments.
Oversee cash and bank accounting, including bank reconciliations, cash activity, outstanding items, and related controls.
Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, identifying and explaining significant or unusual activity.
Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies, and research accounting treatment for new or unusual transactions.
Take ownership of special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as business needs evolve.
Proactively identify issues, investigate root causes, recommend solutions, and drive matters through resolution rather than simply escalating them.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Accounting or a Combination of Education and/or Equivalent Work Experience
7 Years Corporate Accounting
Corporate Accounting & GL Accounting
US GAAP

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Prescription Drug Insurance
401K plan with company match
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal, home and auto insurance)
Sword Health (at home Physical Therapy)