Senior Corporate Accountant — GAAP & Financial Reporting Pro

Atlantic Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Burlington County, NJ is hiring a Senior Corporate Accountant to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, SEC reporting, and internal controls within an established organization. The role will prepare and analyze financial information, maintain general ledger accuracy, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has public accounting or public company experience with strong GAAP knowledge and exposure to financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA certification or progress toward the CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of public accounting, corporate accounting, external audit, or financial reporting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or financial reporting systems are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines are required.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reports while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• External Reporting: Support the preparation and review of external financial reporting and related disclosures.
• Technical Accounting: Research accounting guidance and assist with the application of GAAP to accounting matters and transactions.
• Audit & Controls: Support external audits, internal controls, and related accounting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, financial systems, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / financial reporting systems

Job description

Atlantic Group in Burlington County, NJ is hiring a Senior Corporate Accountant to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, SEC reporting, and internal controls within an established organization. The role will prepare and analyze financial information, maintain general ledger accuracy, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has public accounting or public company experience with strong GAAP knowledge and exposure to financial reporting