Senior Accountant

Wheeler Fleet Solutions; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Fleet Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant focused on inventory and general ledger to strengthen financial controls and reporting. The role requires ownership of month-end close, accurate inventory valuation, and collaboration with FP&A and operations to ensure reliable cost accounting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with IFRS/GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lead process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with inventory focus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with process improvements and internal controls.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and present results.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger management and complex reconciliations.
• Inventory accounting ownership: valuation, reserves, COGS.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A and stakeholders for reporting.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate audits and respond to requests as needed.
• Handle ad hoc projects and reporting initiatives.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-direction

Mentorship

Attention to detail

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

INFOR M3

Job description

This Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing core general ledger and day-to-day accounting activities while serving as the subject matter expert for inventory accounting. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory and cost accounting, and proactively identifying and resolving accounting issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General Ledger Management: Evaluate business transactions, create journal entries, and maintain ownership of complex account reconciliations.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial results, identify trends, and variances.
• Inventory Accounting: Take ownership of the inventory accounting process. Oversee inventory and costing accounting activities, including valuation, reserves, COGS, and adjustments. Reconcile inventory subledgers, investigate discrepancies, and support cycle counts
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to ensure transactions are accurately coded and classified, supporting reliable financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and lead improvement efforts to streamline processes and strengthen internal controls. Prepare and maintain documentation of accounting processes, reconciliations, account analyses, key judgments, and internal control activities to support financial reporting, audit requirements, and process consistency.
• Financial Close and Audit: Execute and coordinate assigned month-end and year-end close activities. Respond to auditor requests and inquiries, prepare supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support special projects or reporting initiatives as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required plus 5 years of progressive work experience
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, valuation, reserve methodologies, and inventory costing principles
• Experience leading process improvements and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, and data analysis
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Self-directed, comfortable seeking out answers, asking questions and collaborating across teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and supporting their development

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA licensure
• ERP system experience (NetSuite or INFOR M3 a plus)
• Experience in distribution or automotive/manufacturing business
• Comfortable in a private equity–backed, fast-paced environment.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.