Senior Accountant (Temp) – #21476

Foster McKay; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster McKay is looking for a qualified financial professional to manage U.S. GAAP financial statement preparation and internal management reporting. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting, preferably from public companies, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Oracle ERP.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a CPA license is preferred. This is a key role within the financial team, contributing to multiple projects and enhancing financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial reporting experience, preferably public company reporting.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements and internal reporting.
• Assist in the execution of the annual external audit.
• Drive initiatives to increase efficiency in financial reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

FCCS

Oracle ERP

Job description

“The best way to predict the future is to create it”

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the U.S. GAAP financial statement preparation.
• Responsible for the monthly internal management reporting as well as the quarterly external reporting packages to be filed with the bank and lenders.
• Prepare consolidated Cash Flows and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the planning and execution of the annual external audit.
• Actively participate in the monthly financial statement closing process.
• Responsible for technical accounting monitoring and implementation.
• Identify and drive initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Work as part of cross‑functional teams to execute various special projects and transactions and preparation of ad‑hoc financial reporting.
• Assist in key project initiatives within the company by overseeing project teams, assignment of responsibilities and facilitation of regular meetings for timely goal attainment.

What would make me qualified?

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Finance with an Accounting emphasis or work experience.
• CPA license is preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of financial reporting experience, preferably public company reporting experience. A mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute and follow through.
• Ability to learn quickly and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Proficiency in Excel including large volumes of data and advanced formulas.
• FCCS and Oracle ERP experience is a must.