Senior Accountant: GAAP, SEC & SOX Focus | Hybrid

LHH; Pennsauken Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, a leading corporate accounting partner, seeks a Senior Accountant in a hybrid NJ-based role. You will support monthly close, GAAP reporting, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

This opportunity targets candidates with 2–4 years of accounting experience, CPA-track preferred, and a strong command of ERP systems and Excel. Ideal for growth within a publicly traded company.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting and/or a publicly traded company.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting activities (Forms 10-Q and 10-K).
• Participate in preparation, review, and tie-out of external reporting documents.
• Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions.
• Prepare audit schedules and support external and internal audits.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate trends, unusual transactions, and variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support SOX compliance through control execution and documentation.
• Partner with management to identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist with cross-functional projects and system enhancements.

Skills

GAAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA track preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH, a leading corporate accounting partner, seeks a Senior Accountant in a hybrid NJ-based role. You will support monthly close, GAAP reporting, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

This opportunity targets candidates with 2–4 years of accounting experience, CPA-track preferred, and a strong command of ERP systems and Excel. Ideal for growth within a publicly traded company.