Senior Accountant

LHH; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A recruitment solutions provider is seeking a Senior Accountant for their client in Morristown, TN. This onsite role entails managing balance sheet obligations, validating accounts, and supporting financial closing processes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary range of $90k-$100k, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of all balance sheet obligations.
• Perform recurring account validations.
• Create and maintain detailed roll-forwards and schedules.
• Ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Contribute to the monthly and annual close process.
• Prepare supporting analyses for audits and reviews.
• Investigate monthly budget-to-actual variances.
• Support liquidity planning with cash forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong proficiency in ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting our Morris County, NJ client in their search for a Senior Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join an organization with a ton of growth potential. This position is onsite five days per week.

Job Overview

• Maintain ownership of all balance sheet obligations, including payables, payroll-related accruals, debt instruments, leases, and other outstanding commitments.
• Perform recurring account validations to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Create and maintain detailed roll-forwards, schedules, and supporting documentation related to financial obligations.
• Ensure expenses and liabilities are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Contribute to the monthly and annual close process with an emphasis on obligation-related accounts.
• Prepare supporting analyses and documentation for audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.
• Evaluate changes and patterns in outstanding obligations and communicate meaningful insights to leadership.
• Investigate monthly budget-to-actual variances and provide clear explanations for fluctuations.
• Partner with management to identify opportunities to better manage and control expenses and liabilities.
• Support liquidity planning by forecasting cash requirements related to operating and financing obligations.
• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting standards and internal financial policies.
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and timeliness.
• Help introduce improved workflows, controls, and best practices within the accounting function.
• Participate in financial system enhancements, upgrades, and new tool implementations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with payables, treasury, and broader finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Provide liability- and expense-related data to support planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Assist with special initiatives, one-time analyses, and leadership-driven projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and GL software
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills

Salary Range: $90k-$100k

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life and disability insurance

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