Senior Accountant

AB Corporate; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Corporate is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional in New Jersey to own month-end closing, drive GAAP-compliant financial statements, and perform variance analysis for management. You will manage reconciliations, cost accounting, and cross-entity reporting while collaborating with Plant Management on improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (MBA/CPA valued), 3–5 years of GL and close experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA highly valued.
• 3-5 years of hands-on general ledger accounting and financial close experience in a manufacturing or complex multi-entity environment.
• Advanced expertise in U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with GL and accounting software.
• Proven ability to manage tight month-end and quarter-end close timelines with multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team; comfort with accountability and ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute month-end general ledger close activities, including comprehensive journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and balance sheet/income statement validation.
• Maintain deep working knowledge of accrual accounting principles and ensure all transactions are recorded under U.S. GAAP, with focus on revenue recognition, expense accruals, and period cutoffs.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements to ensure accurate transaction recording and proper GAAP application across all entities.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to identify variances, document conclusions, and support audits.
• Develop variance analysis and monthly results packages for Plant and Senior Management; explain actual vs. budget/prior-year performance.
• Build and maintain cost accounting documentation; analyze variances to budget and prior year for cost improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Plant Management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings via financial analysis.
• Design and document GL processes, accounting policies, and system controls; suggest improvements for reporting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA valued

Tools

ERP systems

Financial close software

Job description

• Own and execute month-end general ledger close activities, including comprehensive journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and balance sheet/income statement validation
• Maintain deep working knowledge of accrual accounting principles and ensure all transactions are recorded under U.S. GAAP, with particular attention to revenue recognition, expense accruals, and period cutoffs
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements to ensure accurate transaction recording and proper GAAP application across all operational entities
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations (balance sheet and income statement accounts) to identify variances, document conclusions, and support management and external audit
• Develop variance analysis and monthly results packages for Plant and Senior Management; provide clear, meaningful explanations of actual vs. budget/prior-year performance
• Build and maintain cost accounting documentation; analyze cost variances to budget and prior year, identifying improvement opportunities and cost reduction levers
• Collaborate with Plant Management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate operational savings through financial analysis
• Design and document GL processes, accounting policies, and system controls; recommend enhancements to strengthen financial reporting
• Execute ad hoc financial analysis and operational metrics analysis to support business requirements and strategic decision-making
• Support accounting systems optimization, including ERP configurations, GL account structure design, and transaction controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA highly valued
• 3-5 years of hands-on general ledger accounting and financial close experience in a manufacturing or complex multi-entity environment
• Advanced expertise in U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and consolidated financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with GL and accounting software
• Proven ability to manage tight month-end and quarter-end close timelines with multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team; comfort with accountability and ownership of results

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