Senior Accountant

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH in Burlington County, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting and financial reporting team. This highly visible role partners with leadership to manage SEC filings and financial reporting, offering a defined path to Accounting Manager.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with Big 4 experience and hands-on SEC reporting, ready to contribute to internal controls and policy enhancements while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active CPA preferred.
• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K) and US GAAP required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K).
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with US GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and year-end audit activities.
• Support SOX compliance program, including testing and remediation.
• Research technical accounting issues and new pronouncements.
• Prepare reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and variance explanations.
• Help implement accounting policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and ops teams.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

LHH is working with a growing organization in Burlington County, NJ, that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting and financial reporting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a CPA with a strong public accounting foundation, preferably from a Big 4 firm, who has hands-on experience with SEC reporting and is looking for a clearly defined path to Accounting Manager.

This highly visible role will partner closely with accounting leadership and play a critical role in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, technical accounting initiatives, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. The organization offers a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and other required disclosures
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages
• Collaborate with external auditors and assist with year-end audit activities
• Support the company's SOX compliance program, including documentation, testing, and remediation efforts
• Research and document technical accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements
• Prepare account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and variance explanations
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and operational teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies within the accounting function

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Active CPA preferred
• 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with SEC reporting, including preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills required

Compensation:

$85,000-$95,000

Benefits:

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision
• PTO is offered on an accrual basis
• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers