Senior Staff Accountant – Fast Close, Forecasting & Audit Lead

Energy Innovation Corp; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 151,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Plus Inc, based in Newark, NJ, is seeking a lead Staff Accountant to accelerate the month-end close and improve forecasting accuracy. The role offers substantial influence over budgeting, analytics, and external audits, with a clear path for career advancement in a fast-paced finance team.

You will collaborate across functions, own the reforecast process, and ensure transparent financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• 8+ years of finance/ accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen month-end close until it runs in days, not weeks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Lead budget reforecast through three rounds of leadership review.
• Lead audit preparation and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Analyze financial data to surface trends and risks.
• Maintain transparent commission calculations.

Skills

Independent work

8+ years experience

Excellent communicator

Resilience

Detail oriented

Curiosity about customers

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Critical Thinking

Job description

Retail Plus Inc, based in Newark, NJ, is seeking a lead Staff Accountant to accelerate the month-end close and improve forecasting accuracy. The role offers substantial influence over budgeting, analytics, and external audits, with a clear path for career advancement in a fast-paced finance team.

You will collaborate across functions, own the reforecast process, and ensure transparent financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders.