ACCOUNTANT II

TotalEnergies SE; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional in New Jersey to manage journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activities. You will coordinate monthly and quarterly closes, analyze variances, prepare financial reports, and support budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires GAAP expertise, strong internal controls, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and analyses to support business decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Review balance sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Maintain and analyze accounting records related to fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and other key financial areas.
• Monitor the accuracy and integrity of financial data and accounting system records.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute, monitor, and evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Human Resources, and other departments to support business objectives and resolve accounting matters.
• Provide guidance and support on accounting processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Manufacturing accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and completeness. Coordinate and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to management. Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and analyses to support business decision-making. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Review balance sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues and discrepancies. Maintain and analyze accounting records related to fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and other key financial areas. Monitor the accuracy and integrity of financial data and accounting system records. Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Execute, monitor, and evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment. Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Human Resources, and other departments to support business objectives and resolve accounting matters. Provide guidance and support on accounting processes, procedures, and best practices. Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.