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Senior Accountant
Location: Onsite (New Brunswick, NJ)
Position Type: Full-time (Temp-to-Perm) up to$40/HR
Location: Onsite (New Brunswick, NJ)
Position Type: Full-time (Temp-to-Perm) up to$40/HR
Overview
Beacon Hill is working with a growing company in the area to hire a Senior Accountant. This role is responsible for managing key accounting functions, maintaining the integrity of financial data, and supporting both monthly and annual close processes. The position blends hands-on general ledger ownership with elements of cost and operational accounting, while also providing oversight and review of junior staff work.
Beacon Hill is working with a growing company in the area to hire a Senior Accountant. This role is responsible for managing key accounting functions, maintaining the integrity of financial data, and supporting both monthly and annual close processes. The position blends hands-on general ledger ownership with elements of cost and operational accounting, while also providing oversight and review of junior staff work.
This is a high-impact role requiring strong judgment, autonomy, and a focus on continuous process improvement. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with leadership and contribute to financial reporting and operational efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage core general ledger activities to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support and help lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Review and approve work prepared by accounting staff
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
- Assist with cost accounting functions and related analysis
- Oversee operational accounting areas including fixed assets and transactional processes
- Contribute to management reporting and financial analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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