Accounting Manager - Contract

Crossfire Consulting Corp.; Newark (NJ); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Crossfire Consulting Corp. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager on a 9-month contract to support the Institutional Retirement Controllership team in Newark, NJ.

The role oversees general accounting activities, closes, and financial reporting, with a hybrid work setup (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) in a 37.5-hour week. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Competenze

• 4–5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or controllership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to reconcile general ledgers.
• Experience with month-end, quarterly, or year-end closes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in insurance or financial services beneficial.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and regulatory reporting helpful.
• Experience with equity method investments, SharePoint, or Microsoft Copilot.

Mansioni

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support quarterly and year-end closes, including GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Review journal entries and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with statutory filings and financial reporting.
• Support onboarding and accounting integration of two equity method joint ventures.
• Collaborate with junior accounting professionals with minimal ramp-up time.
• Utilize Excel and SharePoint to maintain records and streamline processes.

Conoscenze

GAAP

General ledger

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Formazione

CPA certification

Strumenti

SharePoint

Microsoft Copilot

Descrizione del lavoro

Accounting Manager – Contract

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Contract Length: 9 Months (Potential Extension)
Location: Newark, NJ
Work Setup: Hybrid – 3 Days On-site, 2 Days Remote - 37.50 hour work week

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support the Institutional Retirement Controllership team at a leading financial services organization. This Accounting Manager will oversee critical accounting activities, support quarterly and year-end closes, and contribute to financial reporting and strategic initiatives.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with supporting documentation.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial closes, including GAAPand statutory reporting.
• Review journal entries and collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with statutory filings, financial reporting, and ad hoc accounting requests.
• Support the onboarding and accounting integration of two equity method joint ventures.
• Collaborate with junior accounting professionals without direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Utilize Excel, SharePoint, and other tools to maintain financial records and streamline processes.

Accounting Manager Qualifications

Required:

• 4–5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or controllership.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, or year-end financial closes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.

Preferred:

• CPA certification.
• Accounting experience within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with equity method investments, SharePoint, or Microsoft Copilot.

We look forward to reviewing your application!