Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Jersey Townsite; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Senior Accountant to join their team. This role involves conducting a thorough review and cleanup of financial records, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition practices, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and over five years of accounting experience, particularly in the nonprofit or higher education sector. You will work closely with internal teams and external auditors to prepare financial statements for audit submission. If you have a strong proficiency in QuickBooks and excellent analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CPA required with 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or higher education.
• Advanced QuickBooks proficiency and strong understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct review and cleanup of financial records in QuickBooks.
• Collaborate with teams to prepare financial statements for audit submission.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

QuickBooks

GAAP Knowledge

Education

CPA

5+ years of accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Client: Higher Education Institution
Role: Temporary Senior Accountant
Pay Rate: $50-55/hr

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive review and cleanup of financial records in QuickBooks
• Ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition practices
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies on the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement
• Reconcile accounts and validate balances across the general ledger
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to prepare financial statements for audit submission by June 30th
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls

Qualifications:

• CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit or higher education sector
• Advanced QuickBooks proficiency
• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition standards
• Proven ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills