Senior Staff Accountant

Munich Airport US Holding LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Airport US Holding LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage month-end close, financial statements, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting the transition to NetSuite.

The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires 4–8 years of private company experience with strong GAAP knowledge. This is a hybrid role onsite three days per week with up to two remote days, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in private companies; CPA firm experience is a bonus
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement prep

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee month-end close process and adjusting entries
• Prepare and review draft financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support schedules
• Coordinate with operational teams to resolve timing differences
• Monitor and forecast cash position; track payables/receivables aging
• Support budgeting, forecasting and the NetSuite migration testing and cutover

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

NetSuite

ERP migration

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP ByDesign

Excel

Job description

Munich Airport NJ LLC is an US-based subsidiary of the German Airport Operator Munich Airport. Munich Airport NJ LLC is responsible for the maintenance and concession management at the existing Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and will be responsible for the operations, maintenance and concession management of the recently opened New Terminal A at EWR! We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing critical accounting functions including month-end closing, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation. The successful candidate will play a key role during our transition to NetSuite and bring expertise from previous experience. CPA Firm experience would be an asset but is not required. Given the lean structure of the finance team, the role also carries secondary involvement in budgeting and forecasting.

This is a hybrid role, with expectations that the employee will be onsite for a minimum of three days per week with the possibility of up to two days working remotely as agreed with their manager. The position will report to the Director of Finance and sit within the office space of Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A.

Qualifications

Required

• 4–8 years of experience in private companiesand if also in public accounting or CPA firm environment is a bonus.
• Industry experience in one or more of the following:
  • Service industry
  • Rental/leasing operations
  • Retail
• Hands-on experience with a mid-market ERP; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP Business By Design (current system), or the ability to become productive in it quickly during the migration period
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation

Desired

• CPA License (current, in good standing) would be preferred but is not required
• Prior experience with accounting systems implementations or ERP migrations
• Overseeing AR and AP reconciliations and dunning.
• IFRS experience or exposure to intercompany transactions
• Familiarity with consolidation principles (if applicable to role)
• Experience managing multiple GL accounts or cost centers.
• Experience building or maintaining an integrated financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for budgeting and forecasting purposes.

Core Responsibilities

Month-End & Period-End Close

• Execute and oversee month-end close process.
• Prepare and review all period-end adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to support schedules.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of close deliverables.

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare and review draft financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Perform analytical review and variance analysis month-over-month.
• Identify and document material or unusual transactions.
• Support external audit inquiries and audit workpaper preparation.

Account Reconciliation

• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Coordinate with operational teams to resolve timing differences.
• Document reconciliation methodology and control points.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and forecast cash position.
• Track payables and receivables aging.
• Support working capital analysis.
• Coordinate with treasury on payment schedules.

  Budgeting & Forecasting (Secondary)

  • Support the annual budget and periodic reforecast process.
  • Help maintain the integrated financial model linking P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • Assist with budget-versus-actual reporting and variance commentary.

  Systems & Process

  • Maintain proficiency in SAP Business By Design for day-to-day transactions and reporting through cutover.
  • Participate actively in NetSuite migration project (testing, training, cutover)
  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Support month-end close process optimization.

  Other Duties

  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as requested.
  • Support compliance and tax activities.
  • Maintain the internal control system (ICS) matrix, including control documentation, testing evidence, and remediation follow-up.
  • Contribute to the further development of finance processes and the underlying control framework.
  • Assist other team members with accounting matters as needed.

  Knowledge & Competencies

  • Technical Accounting: Month-end close, consolidation principles, GAAP application, internal controls, and process documentation
  • Systems: NetSuite (preferred), SAP Business By Design (current system), Excel (advanced)
  • Soft Skills: Attention to detail, communication, time management, ability to prioritize.
  • Problem-Solving: Analytical and investigative skills; comfort with ambiguity
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder communication

  Application Notes

  Candidates should be comfortable with the pace and demands of a growing finance function and prepared to contribute to a successful ERP migration. This role offers opportunity for growth and expanded responsibility as the organization scales.

  The base salary for this role is between $100,000 and $120,000 per year. The exact salary offered will depend on the candidate's experience and skills. There is also a discretionary bonus as part of the overall compensation program.

  Base salary is only part of our total rewards package. Employees are eligible for them and eligible dependents to enroll in medical, dental, vision and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) benefits as ofDAY 1. Employees are also eligible for our 401(k) plan, which includes a company match, after six months of service. The employer also provides life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with NJ and federal law. Our robust time-off policy includes paid time off and 12 paid holidays. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

  Munich Airport US Holding and its subdivision Munich Airport NJ LLC are equal opportunity employers.