Sr. Accountant - US Buying Group

Demant; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

24/7 virtual medical care

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance to support you

Job summary

Demant is seeking a Senior Accountant in New Jersey to oversee complex accounting activities, financial reporting, and loan portfolio accounting. The role emphasizes attention to detail, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Sales teams.

The position is hybrid, requiring presence in Somerset, NJ on Tuesday and Thursday, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis for management and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Strong results orientation and ownership.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulations.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to continuous self, team, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review journal entries to support month-end close.
• Develop expertise in key business processes and related accounting impacts.
• Support financial analysis and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Prepare portfolio reporting, reserve calculations, exposure analyses, and executive commentary.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities, financial reporting, loan portfolio accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering functions while serving as a key subject matter expert for General Ledger processes and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (DFO).

This role combines technical accounting expertise with financial analysis and portfolio management responsibilities to support management decision-making, financial reporting, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while providing meaningful business insights to Finance leadership and executive management.

This is a hybrid position. Must be able to work Tuesday/Thursday at our Somerset, NJ location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review journal entries to support accurate and timely month-end close activities.
• Develop expertise in key business processes and related accounting impacts.
• Support financial analysis and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Prepare and present financial results, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and key business performance metrics.
• Maintain ownership of loan portfolio accounting, reporting, and related financial processes.
• Review loan portfolio performance, customer exposure, reserve adequacy, and credit risk indicators.
• Prepare portfolio reporting, reserve calculations, exposure analyses, and executive commentary.
• Evaluate financial risks and provide recommendations related to customer financing programs and portfolio performance.
• Lead recurring cross-functional meetings with Finance, Legal, Sales, and business partners regarding portfolio performance and risk management.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems, reporting tools, and procedures.
• Support ERP implementation, optimization, and expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to accounting team members.
• Perform special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3-5 years working in the Accounting field
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially excel)
• Strong understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Strong result orientation, pro-activity, self-motivated and ownership
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability • Commitment to continuous self, team, and process improvement

• What we have to offer:

  • Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
  • 24/7 virtual medical care
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance for yourself, your