Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Princeton, NJ

Pay Rate: $60 -$70 an hour

Job Description

The Accounting Manager oversees general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for a publicly traded medical device company. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX requirements, and internal policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager leads key accounting activities such as account reconciliations, financial consolidations, and preparation of supporting schedules for external reporting, while partnering with external auditors, supporting forecasting efforts, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. In addition, this role serves as a key finance business partner to optimize the ERP platform and related financial systems, improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and related accounting transactions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with internal policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate financial consolidation activities and perform variance analyses to identify trends, unusual transactions, and potential reporting issues.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosure schedules.
• Coordinate audit requests and provide clear, complete supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Support the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and follow-up on identified deficiencies.
• Partner with process owners across Finance and other departments to strengthen internal controls and promote consistent compliance with company policies.
• Maintain organized audit documentation and ensure accounting records and supporting schedules are complete and readily accessible.
• Support inventory accounting activities and coordinate with operational teams during physical inventory counts as needed.
• Communicate close deadlines, reporting requirements, and accounting expectations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist in forecasting activities and provide financial insights that support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize the ERP platform and related financial systems for efficiency and control.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance reporting quality, and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• Experience supporting the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosure schedules.
• Relevant accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded company or a regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing or supporting journal entries and account reconciliations, including month-end close activities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and related documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external financial statement preparation (preferred but strongly valued).
• Proficiency with ERP platforms and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical reporting deadlines.
• Public accounting or public company experience.
• CPA certification or active progress toward certification (preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a publicly traded environment or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosure schedules.
• Experience in coordinating with external auditors and responding to audit requests.
• Experience with financial consolidations and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and coordination of physical inventory counts.
• Experience contributing to the development and standardization of accounting policies and procedures.
• Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate close timelines and reporting expectations.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in accounting and reporting workflows.
• Strong initiative and ownership mindset, with a focus on maintaining accurate, well-documented accounting records.

Work Environment

The role follows standard working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and operates in a professional corporate environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with one day per week in the office; the team typically chooses Fridays but remains flexible based on individual and business needs. Work is primarily computer-based, using ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and Microsoft Excel in a collaborative setting with finance, operations, and other corporate functions. The environment emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and teamwork while supporting a balanced and predictable schedule.

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Princeton,NJ.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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