Sr. Accountant

NESC Staffing LLC; Seabrook (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Seabrook, NH to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while analyzing variances and maintaining critical balance sheet accounts.

You will support audits, improve processes, and collaborate across departments to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's in accounting and CPA-biling candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must pass background checks and screening.
• Schedule 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday.
• Full-time, Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Analyze general ledger variances for accurate reporting.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal reports.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Maintain fixed assets, prepaid, accrual, and balance sheet accounts.
• Support AP/AR, payroll, and other accounting tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and standards.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Participate in ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF

Document management

Job description

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting. This role performs complex accounting activities, assists with month-end and year-end close processes, prepares account reconciliations, supports audits, and helps ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively across departments.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and internal reporting packages.
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, accrual, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operational accounting activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Identify process improvements and recommend efficiencies within accounting procedures and close processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
• Experience in government contracting, professional services, manufacturing, or another relevant industry.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, and document management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Commitment to professionalism, compliance, and continuous improvement

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. The employee may be required to spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of files, office supplies, or training materials may be required.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Must pass required background checks and other pre-employment screening requirements, as applicable
• Schedule 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Full-time
• Exempt