Lead Accountant

Private Advisor Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advisor Group seeks an experienced Lead Accountant to join our finance team in Morristown, NJ. This full‑time, in‑person role covers month-, quarter-, and year‑end close, financial consolidation, GAAP‑compliant reporting, and audit preparation for multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, audit experience, multi‑entity consolidation expertise, and advanced Excel/ERP skills. Reports to the Manager of Accounting and collaborates with Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Approximately 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
• Experience working directly with external auditors during quarterly reviews and/or annual audits.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to research and apply accounting guidance to transactions and accounting issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and other close-related calculations.
• Support the financial consolidation process across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of consolidated balances.
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual audit documentation, schedules, workpapers, and supporting information requested by external auditors.
• Work directly with external auditors to respond to audit requests and provide appropriate supporting documentation.
• Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document accounting treatment for transactions and technical accounting matters as needed.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or outstanding items.
• Review financial results and investigate unusual fluctuations or variances.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and related reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting and close processes.
• Partner with the Manager of Accounting, Finance, FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with management reporting and other financial analysis as required.
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as the organization grows.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Audit experience

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Multi-entity consolidation

Close procedures

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Accountant to join our finance and accounting team in Morristown, NJ. This role will be responsible for key accounting activities including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, financial consolidation, audit preparation, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The Lead Accountant will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s accounting records and will work closely with the Manager of Accounting and other members of the Finance team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, audit experience, and general accounting expertise who is comfortable working in a multi-entity and growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and other close-related calculations.
• Support the financial consolidation process across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliation of consolidated balances.
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual audit documentation, schedules, workpapers, and supporting information requested by external auditors.
• Work directly with external auditors to respond to audit requests and provide appropriate supporting documentation.
• Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document accounting treatment for transactions and technical accounting matters as needed.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual or outstanding items.
• Review financial results and investigate unusual fluctuations or variances.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and related reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting and close processes.
• Partner with the Manager of Accounting, Finance, FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with management reporting and other financial analysis as required.
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
• Strong experience preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and financial statement workpapers.
• Experience working directly with external auditors during quarterly reviews and/or annual audits.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to research and apply accounting guidance to transactions and accounting issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Public accounting or external audit experience is a plus.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or complex organizational structure.
• Experience improving or automating accounting close and reporting processes.
• Experience working closely with a Manager of Accounting, Controller, or other Lead accounting leadership.

Compensation

Base salary of $110,000 - $120,000 with opportunity for a $15,000 annual bonus based on performance.

Work Location and hours

This is a full-time in-person position located in Morristown, NJ.