Senior Accountant

Addison Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group client is seeking a driven Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Pennsauken, NJ. You will supervise transactions across AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and journal entries, and review coding accuracy while supporting month-end close and variance analyses.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting and SAGE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting or manufacturing background is preferred.
• MS Excel proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transaction-level accounting across AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and journal entries; review coding accuracy and documentation.
• Monitor the general ledger for errors and initiate corrective action.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items with Controller escalation.
• Maintain the close checklist and deliver month-end schedules and variance analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Pennsauken, NJ

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / Annually

Work Schedule: 9:00 – 5:00

On-Site or Hybrid: On-Site

Benefits: This position offers medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

An Addison Group Client is looking for a driven, detail-oriented SENIOR ACCOUNTANT who brings a strong technical foundation paired with the ambition to move beyond transactional tasks and take on greater responsibility within a growing, industry-leading organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transaction-level accounting across AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and journal entries, serving as first-line review for coding accuracy and documentation
• Monitor the general ledger for errors or misclassifications and initiate corrective action
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, intercompany), resolving reconciling items and escalating material issues to the Controller
• Maintain the close checklist and deliver month-end schedules and variance analyses on deadline
• Support annual budget preparation and departmental consolidation
• Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and maintain budget tracking schedules, responding to manager inquiries
• Assist the Controller with financial statement preparation, external audit, and tax workpapers
• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including ROU assets, liabilities, amortization schedules, and lease classification
• Support accounting system and process improvements
• Prepare regulatory filings, lender reporting, or board-level financial packages as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Background and experience in public accounting or manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple requests/assignments
• Strong communications skills for both staff and upper management
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business demands
• Experience with SAGE a plus

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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