Senior Accountant

Hire Point Recruiting; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Point Recruiting seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will bridge transactional bookkeeping with high-level financial analysis and mentor junior staff.

You will lead month-end close, manage general ledger, and prepare balance sheets, P&L, and tax compliance support. Strong GAAP knowledge, Excel mastery, and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and resolving discrepancies.
• Produce and analyze balance sheets, P&L, and other key financial documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Sage)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee our core accounting functions and ensure the absolute accuracy of our financial reporting. In this role, you will bridge the gap between transactional bookkeeping and high-level financial analysis. You will lead standard close processes, maintain the general ledger, and serve as a mentor to junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses top-tier analytical skills, a deep understanding of standard accounting principles, and the ability to turn complex data into strategic insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to guarantee timely reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and resolving discrepancies.
• Produce and analyze accurate balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other key financial documents.

Compliance, Audits, & Controls

• Ensure all accounting procedures strictly comply with GAAP requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinate directly with external auditors and compile necessary work papers and documentation.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls by documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting.

Analysis, Budgeting, & Team Support

• Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze business operations, costs, and revenues to help management make data-driven decisions.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior accountants, clerks, and bookkeepers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and leverage financial technology.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Certifications: CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience with ERP systems [e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Sage].
• Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of US GAAP and local tax regulations.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high ethical standards, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.