Operations Accounting Manager Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

Zero Hiring is partnering with a leading multi-location retail organisation to recruit an Accounting Manager for their Edison, NJ finance team.

Our client is the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the #1 retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. With continued growth across locations, the Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's financial operations.

The Accounting Manager leads the month-end close process, maintains strong internal controls, oversees day-to-day accounting functions, and supports financial reporting, audit readiness, and strategic business initiatives. This role serves as a key business partner across departments—providing timely financial information, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and related controls
• Partner with Finance leadership to prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting

General Ledger Management

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Review complex accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Analyse accounting variances and investigate discrepancies
• Provide technical accounting guidance to team members and business partners
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for payroll, incentive compensation, accruals, and other key accounting areas

Operational Accounting Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable processes, vendor payments, and cash disbursements
• Review payment runs and ensure alignment with cash flow requirements
• Monitor vendor activity and resolve invoice, receipt, and reconciliation issues
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial processes and controls

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and external audit requests
• Prepare and review audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Ensure audit readiness throughout the year

Treasury, Insurance & Risk Management

• Support treasury activities, cash management, and banking relationships
• Manage accounting activities related to insurance programmes and claims
• Monitor insurance accruals and related financial reporting
• Assist with risk management initiatives and financial compliance requirements

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development planning
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning within the accounting function

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A, HR, Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership
• Provide financial insights that support business decisions
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing month-end close processes
• Experience coordinating external audits
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working within ERP and financial reporting systems

• CPA designation
• Retail, distribution, or multi-location business experience
• Experience supporting high-growth organisations
• Experience with process improvement and system implementations

• Base salary: $110,000–$145,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Bonus programme: 10% of annual salary based on personal and company performance
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000
• Eligibility for company profit-sharing programme

• Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week
• Hybrid: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office required
• Occasional travel between company locations

We've designed our process to get you from application to offer in 2–3 weeks — no lengthy waiting periods, no unnecessary stages.

Step 1 — AI Interview (within 48 hours of applying) Complete a short AI-powered interview at a time that suits you. No scheduling required — you choose when you do it, and it can be completed within 48 hours of applying.

Step 2 — Recruiter Call A member of the Zero Hiring team will reach out to walk you through the role and the business in more detail, answer your questions, and make sure this is the right fit on both sides.

Step 3 — Client Interviews You'll meet the team. Typically 2–3 interviews with the hiring organisation, designed to give both parties a thorough and genuine sense of fit.

Step 4 — Offer If it's a match, we move fast. Expect a clear, timely offer without the drawn-out back-and-forth.