The Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Accountant will manage financial reporting, general ledger and payroll activities, and support month-end processes while ensuring compliance and improving accounting practices.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Accountant to join our team in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, managing general ledger and payroll activities, and supporting month and quarter-end close processes. You'll work closely with various departments to analyze inventory data, maintain compliance with internal controls, and drive continuous improvement in accounting practices.
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Certificate
- 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping and payroll experience in the U.S., including sales tax.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and payroll regulations – an advantage
- Familiarity with payroll systems (such as ADP, Paychex, or similar) — strong advantage.
- Proficiency with SAP Business ByDesign, COSTGUARD, or equivalent ERP systems (advantageous).
- Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with SOX compliance - an advantage.
Top Skills
Adp
Costguard
Excel
Paychex
Sap Business Bydesign
Similar Jobs
eCommerce • Mobile • Payments
The Client Partner will drive revenue growth through client engagement, develop customized sales strategies, meet revenue targets, and ensure account retention while collaborating closely with team members.
Top Skills:
Google SuiteLooker
Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Lead the development and evolution of a modern data lakehouse, manage project life cycles, mentor team members, and ensure data quality and operational standards.
Top Skills:
DatabricksMicrosoft Azure Data FactoryPythonT-Sql
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
The Talent Media Lead manages paid media strategies and vendor relationships, optimizes recruitment campaigns, budgets, and analyzes performance insights to attract external talent for General Motors.
Top Skills:
Google AnalyticsGoogle Performance MaxLinkedin Campaign ManagerMeta Ads Manager
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
