Senior Accountant - Hybrid

SolomonEdwards; Moorestown Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwardsGroup is partnering with a PE-backed $800mm distribution organization to hire a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will lead the monthly close, financial reporting, annual budgeting and analysis, ensuring accurate financial reporting and U.S.

GAAP compliance while supporting audits and cross‑functional initiatives. This hands-on role offers broad exposure across the organization, including acquisition accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Broad exposure beyond the traditional close, including acquisition accounting and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review.
• Handle cash/bank, fixed assets, leases/ASC 842, payroll, debt and accrued expenses.
• Review expense classifications and maintain accurate schedules.
• Independently manage cross-functional accounting projects from scoping to execution.
• Support annual audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with acquisition accounting, including opening balance sheets and purchase price allocations.
• Maintain financial controls and accounting guidelines.
• Support Accounts Payable during close.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings.
• Assist with short- and long-term operational initiatives.

Skills

3+ years of accounting experience

CPA required

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are partnering with a PE Backed $800mm distribution organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys hands-on accounting and wants broad exposure across the organization.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will play an integral role in the monthly close, financial reporting, annual budgeting and financial analysis while helping ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement review
• Handle accounting and reconciliations related to cash/bank accounts, fixed assets, leases/ASC 842, payroll, debt and accrued expenses
• Review expense classifications and maintain accurate supporting schedules
• Independently manage cross-functional accounting projects from initial scoping through execution and documentation
• Support annual audits and respond to auditor requests
• Assist with acquisition accounting, including opening balance sheets, purchase price allocation support, integration of acquired company financials and post-close true-ups
• Maintain financial controls and accounting guidelines
• Support Accounts Payable during the monthly close
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings
• Assist with short- and long-term operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA required
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• This position offers an opportunity to take on a broad accounting role with exposure beyond the traditional close process, including acquisition accounting, technical accounting areas and cross‑functional projects.

Schedule:

Full-time, WFH on Fridays

The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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