Senior Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; Paulsboro (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Accountant to enhance its Accounting and Finance team. This pivotal role involves supporting the controller with key accounting tasks such as budget preparation and audit data gathering, which are crucial for the company's financial management and growth. The successful candidate will oversee daily accounting activities, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure compliance with GAAP. With a hybrid work schedule available post-training, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the organization's success. If you are passionate about accounting and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities and month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and manage intercompany accounting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Audit Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft D365

Job description

A global manufacturer is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting and Finance team. This role supports the controller in key accounting tasks, including budget preparation and audit data gathering, contributing to the company's financial management and growth. Post-training, a hybrid work schedule is offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Manage end-to-end intercompany accounting processes, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Analyze and resolve intercompany balance discrepancies across multiple entities and ERP systems.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual audit process, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with cross-functional teams to implement cost reduction strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses and prepare reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of accounting experience, preferably in the manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced functions such as Pivot Tables). Experience with Oracle Fusion and Microsoft D365 required.
• Strong financial analysis, audit preparation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Real Estate

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)