Senior Accountant

Atlantic Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Sign-on bonus

RSUs

Stock options

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant public accounting experience, and advanced Excel skills. The position is hybrid in South Jersey, offering a competitive salary between $100,000 and $120,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, preferably in construction or project accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts for month-end close.
• Verify data across systems and oversee intercompany transactions.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Comsense

QuickBase

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Advance your career as a Senior Accountant with our client in South Jersey (Hybrid). In this role, you will manage month‑end close, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements. You will collaborate with leadership to enhance internal controls, implement best practices, and drive process improvements. This opportunity is ideal for accountants with public accounting experience, construction or project‑based accounting exposure, and advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Compensation

$100,000 – $120,000/year + bonus

Additional Compensation Types

Annual Bonus, Sign‑on bonus, RSUs, and Stock options

Location

South Jersey

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Month‑End Close: Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and perform account analysis to deliver timely and accurate financial results.
• Data Validation & Intercompany: Validate data across systems and review intercompany transactions for proper eliminations.
• Variance Resolution: Research discrepancies, resolve variances, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain process documentation, develop internal controls, and ensure adherence to GAAP and SOX standards.
• Audit & Reporting Support: Assist with audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Process & Collaboration: Partner with operations and finance leadership to streamline processes, deploy best practices, and support business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA strongly preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of public accounting experience required, with preferred background in construction or project accounting and percentage‑of‑completion methods.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, with experience in SAP, Comsense, QuickBase, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems preferred, including SAP implementation.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Skills & Attributes: Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and organized with strong communication, process improvement, and documentation skills, along with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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