Senior Accounting Consultant

Beacon Hill; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and annual rate reviews

Access to career advancement and fractional consulting opportunities

Partnering with nationally recognized firms on diverse, high-impact projects

Expand your professional network through engagements with leading companies across the region

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking qualified candidates for various Senior-Level Accounting Consulting Engagements in New Jersey. The roles available include Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Interim Controller, with both onsite and hybrid options. Applicants should have a solid background in GAAP and financial reporting, as well as experience with popular ERP systems. The firm offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement while partnering with notable organizations in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller within public or private accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, SAP, or Oracle.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced Excel.
• Consulting or project-based accounting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for leadership review.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives.
• Streamline accounting processes and implement system or procedural improvements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely financial deliverables.
• Provide interim leadership or support during transitions, system implementations, or staffing changes.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and establish best practices across accounting functions.
• Manage project-based or fractional engagements focused on stabilizing and improving financial operations.

Job description

Beacon Hill is currently staffing for several Senior Level Accounting Consulting Engagements across the New Jersey area. These roles include Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Interim Controller, Fractional Accounting and Finance opportunities - with both onsite and hybrid options available.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for leadership review.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives.
• Streamline accounting processes and implement system or procedural improvements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely financial deliverables.
• Provide interim leadership or support during transitions, system implementations, or staffing changes.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and establish best practices across accounting functions.
• Manage project-based or fractional engagements focused on stabilizing and improving financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller within public or private accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, SAP, or Oracle.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced Excel.
• Consulting or project‑based accounting experience is highly preferred.

Why Apply

• Partner with nationally recognized firms on diverse, high‑impact projects.
• Access to career advancement and fractional consulting opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and annual rate reviews.
• Expand your professional network through engagements with leading companies across the region.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing