Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rees Scientific is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead key accounting functions and reporting. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge and collaboration across departments to support month-end and year-end close and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing schedules and accruals, and supporting audit activities while mentoring junior staff. Some onboarding will be office-based with a potential shift to hybrid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong GAAP knowledge.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting incl. FP&A or budgeting.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills and financial modeling ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare schedules (fixed assets, loans, internally developed software) and accruals.
• Support financial statements and management reports for executives.
• Reconcile accounts and generate reports for payables/receivables.
• Lead audit preparations and gather documentation for internal/external audits.
• Mentor junior colleagues to enhance team performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

AI in finance

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

MBA

CMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant at Rees Scientific is responsible for leading key accounting functions, reconciliations, and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, deep understanding of accounting principles, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with financial standards. This position involves collaboration with various departments to provide insights into financial performance, contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. A focus on effective communication and teamwork is essential to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records through general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules (fixed assets, loans, internally developed software, etc.) and accruals for month-end and year-end close, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports for executive review.
• Reconcile accounts and generate reports on payables and receivables for management’s review; manage daily bank vs. system of record reconciliations.
• Lead audit preparations testing by gathering required documentation and supporting both internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions, ensuring easy access for audit compliance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and support automation initiatives.
• Apply critical thinking when analyzing journal entries and elevate potential issues to management.
• Document current processes, creating flow diagrams to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the general ledger, journal entry postings, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the three financial statements and the impact of journal entries on financial reporting.
• Mentor junior colleagues to enhance their skills and overall performance.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a major in Accounting or Finance is preferred, with a strong understanding of GAAP.
• A CPA, MBA or CMA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting roles including Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Budgeting.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the accounting processes and industry best practices: order-to-cash, procurement-to-pay, cash management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel PowerPoint (vlookup, sumifs, pivot tables, dynamic arrays, macros, etc.), Word; use of AI in finance, presentation skills and facility in financial modeling are desired.
• Detail oriented; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to interact with all levels in the organization are a must.

This role is in the office, with a potential transition to hybrid after initial onboarding, as required.