Sr Accountant - Mount Laurel, NJ

Compass International Holdings; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Disability insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Learning access (LinkedIn)

Employee Referral Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Compass International Holdings is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Integrated Systems (Title & Escrow) Accounting team. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and driving efficiencies while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The Senior Accountant will prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, close monthly periods, and provide financial analysis to enable management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet-type applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments and stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses for assigned accounts, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by staff members or peers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Execute month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, account analyses, and variance analyses.
• Ensure accounting and financial reporting activities are conducted in compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and communicate financial, operational, or reporting issues to management, along with recommended solutions.
• Develop financial analyses and reporting tools that enhance visibility, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by evaluating existing workflows, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization, and efficiency gains, and implementing approved enhancements.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on accounting processes, best practices, and technical accounting matters.
• Support management with special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and business initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the Integrated Systems (Title & Escrow) Accounting team, helping to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

The individual will serve as a proactive business partner, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies while maintaining a strong internal control environment. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Accountant will support key business initiatives, provide valuable financial insights, and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments and stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses for assigned accounts, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by staff members or peers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Execute month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, account analyses, and variance analyses.
• Ensure accounting and financial reporting activities are conducted in compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and communicate financial, operational, or reporting issues to management, along with recommended solutions.
• Develop financial analyses and reporting tools that enhance visibility, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by evaluating existing workflows, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization, and efficiency gains, and implementing approved enhancements.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on accounting processes, best practices, and technical accounting matters.
• Support management with special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and business initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet-type applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to Include Holidays , Vacation Time, and Sick Time
• Paid Family & Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Referral Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program and Incentives
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups