Our esteemed client in Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper to support the CFO and oversee financial operations across multiple business entities. This is a hands-on, onsite role ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a small, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day-to-day financial and operational support to the CFO, including assistance with special projects
• Manage full-cycle accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, journal entries, and financial statement reviews
• Perform financial modeling and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Handle general administrative responsibilities such as mail processing, data entry, filing, and digital record organization
• Oversee bookkeeping functions for the affiliated clothing business
• Maintain accurate records and entity tracking within QuickBooks for multiple business lines
• Ensure proper structure and upkeep of the company’s digital filing and organizational systems
• Support ongoing special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives
• Leverage AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency strongly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; Spanish fluency is a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with a professional, adaptable, and positive demeanor
• Strongly preferred: experience in Real Estate Development or Land Development accounting
• Comfortable adapting to new technologies, including AI-based tools
• Ability to work independently within a small team (approx. 15 full-time employees)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and departments

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nicholas Umbro