Senior Accountant

LHH; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team in Princeton, NJ. The role involves supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting while collaborating with business leaders across departments.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial reporting, GL, and close processes, with preference for manufacturing or inventory-intensive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience participating in month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Support inventory, fixed asset, and other operational accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
• Support external audits and compliance-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide general accounting support across the finance organization.

Skills

General ledger proficiency

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing privately held organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders while supporting a wide range of accounting functions, financial reporting activities, and operational initiatives.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a hands-on environment where they can contribute across multiple areas of accounting while helping drive process improvements and supporting ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Support inventory, fixed asset, and other operational accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
• Support external audits and compliance-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide general accounting support across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience participating in month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive industry experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company participation.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team-oriented culture.
• Stable organization with a strong track record of success.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing traditional accounting responsibilities with operational exposure. They will have experience in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes.

Candidates who have worked in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or other operationally focused industries will be especially well-positioned for success. The ideal individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a stable and expanding organization. xzgxqkn

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.