Staff II Accountant

Brobston Group LLC; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group LLC in Whippany, NJ, is seeking a Staff II Accountant to manage intercompany accounting for US and Canadian operations and support monthly close activities.

You will reconcile intercompany transactions, prepare settlements, and collaborate with international teams to resolve discrepancies while contributing to process improvements and IT testing. This in-person role offers a flexible schedule during close periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-3 years progressive accounting experience focusing on intercompany or general ledger management.
• Proficient Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and advanced formulas.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Flexible schedule during month end and year-end close and for special assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed monthly review and matching of intercompany AR and AP balances.
• Process and record intercompany cash movements and settlements for merchandise and miscellaneous transactions.
• Prepare and issue intercompany miscellaneous billings and manage cash settlements.
• Reconcile intercompany sales between the general ledger and the intercompany data warehouse.
• Record interest, principal and FX movements on intercompany loans.
• Review P&L variations and provide commentary for US and Canadian entities.
• Execute intercompany reclassification entries and resolve reconciling items with markets.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and external audit requests.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects and assist with IT testing.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

General ledger

Excel: Pivot tables

Excel: VLOOKUP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Summary

The Staff II Accountant in General Accounting is responsible for intercompany accounting for US and Canadian operations, supporting monthly close activities, reconciling intercompany transactions, preparing settlements and miscellaneous billings, and collaborating with international stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. The role participates in process improvements, automation initiatives, and testing of system changes while supporting audits and special projects. This is an in-person role at the Whippany, NJ office with a flexible schedule during close periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed monthly review and matching of intercompany AR and AP balances
• Process and record intercompany cash movements and settlements for merchandise and miscellaneous transactions
• Prepare and issue intercompany miscellaneous billings and manage cash settlements
• Reconcile intercompany sales between the general ledger and the intercompany data warehouse
• Record interest principal and FX movements on intercompany loans
• Review P&L variations and provide commentary for US and Canadian entities
• Execute intercompany reclassification entries and resolve reconciling items with markets
• Support monthly quarterly and annual close processes and external audit requests
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects and assist with IT testing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years progressive accounting experience focusing on intercompany or general ledger management
• Proficient Excel skills including pivot tables VLOOKUPs and advanced formulas
• Strong analytical problem-solving and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams
• Highly organized self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Flexible schedule during month end and year-end close and for special assignments