Sr. Accounting Consultant - Princeton NJ

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-to-hire

Benefits after probation

Growth opportunities

Exposure to wide range of accounting

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Consultant to support the financial operations of our organization. The ideal candidate is experienced in core accounting functions, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to take ownership of key processes with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities include assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial reports and forecasts, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and support financial reports, schedules, and documentation for management and internal use.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and expense reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Support audits and other external reporting requirements as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Senior Accounting Consultant

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Consultant to support the financial operations of our organization. The ideal candidate is experienced in core accounting functions, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to take ownership of key processes with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions
• Prepare and support financial reports, schedules, and documentation for management and internal use
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and expense reporting as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Support audits and other external reporting requirements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

What We Offer

• Contract-to-hire with competitive compensation between $40-$45/hr dependent on experience
• Full benefits after initial probationary period
• A collaborative, professional environment with opportunities for growth
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and business operations

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Benefits Information

• Medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future