Bookkeeper in Sunbury, Pennsylvania at Nextgen Bioplastics Inc

NextGen Bioplastics is a family-run, food service packaging manufacturer on a mission to replace traditional plastics with innovative, compostable, plant-based bioplastic solutions. We offer a safe work environment, competitive wages, and opportunities for training and growth in a company that's committed to sustainability and American manufacturing.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing manufacturing company. This role directly supports the CFO with day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in both corporate and manufacturing accounting and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor invoices, and payment approvals.
• Coordinate with operations, warehouse, and production teams to reconcile inventory, cost of goods, freight, and material variances.
• Maintain and update standard costs and inventory valuation for accurate cost reporting.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with payroll accounting, benefit accruals, and sales tax filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist audits by preparing work papers, schedules, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting, including reconciliation of production or logistics variances.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Reliable transportation to commute to our Sunbury, PA facility.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience in plastics or packaging manufacturing.
• Exposure to ERP systems in manufacturing (e.g., WMS, MRP modules).
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes.
• BONUS: Interest in sustainable packaging and bioplastics.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Requires ability to work in an office and manufacturing environments for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Physical conditions for positions: sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, grasp, ascend stairs.
• Must have visual acuity, good hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, and moving equipment.

Note: As we continue to grow, there may be opportunities to take on cross-functional responsibilities across other areas of our operations. We value team members who are curious, adaptable, and interested in growing with the company.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement. If you are passionate about sustainability and American manufacturing and eager to contribute to a growing company, we encourage you to apply!

NextGen Bioplastics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.