Senior Accountant - Piscataway, NJ

Foley, Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley, Incorporated is hiring a staff accountant to support general ledger activities and reporting in New Jersey. You will handle journal entries, month-end closes, reconciliations, and variance analyses while ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounting or financial reporting, with strong Excel and ERP experience. You will collaborate with other departments to improve processes and support audits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in indirect tax, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and audit support activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, payroll-related transactions, and other general ledger activities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities with accuracy and deadlines.
• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, prepare reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and analyses with explanations for fluctuations.
• Partner with internal departments to research issues, ensure accurate transaction coding and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, controls, and audit requirements.
• Support audits and assist with process improvements and internal controls.
• Contribute to system enhancements, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Audit support

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, payroll-related transactions, and other general ledger activities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, prepare account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and account analyses, while providing explanations for significant account fluctuations and business results.
• Partner with internal departments to research accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate transaction coding and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements, ensuring all work is well-documented and audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits, lender and regulatory requests, and assist with the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Contribute to accounting system enhancements, automation initiatives, training, and cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across accounting operations.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in indirect tax, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems, internal controls, audit support activities, and accounting documentation requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data, research variances, solve problems, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foley, Incorporated does not discriminate against any person applying for employment based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a covered Veteran, or any other legally protected status.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60.300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60.741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and protected veteran status, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.