Senior Accountant

A Beacon Hill client, a growing company in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering stability and long-term growth potential within a collaborative accounting department. This role will be responsible for supporting key accounting functions, owning the month-end close process, and contributing to financial reporting and process improvement initiatives. The pay rate is $40-$50/hour, depending on experience.

Position Summary:

* Manage general ledger accounting activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations

* Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

* Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules

* Assist with financial analysis, budgeting, and ad hoc reporting requests

* Partner with internal departments to improve accounting processes and controls

* Support audit requests and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

Technical Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

* 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment

* Strong experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting

* Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)

* Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

* CPA or CPA-track candidates are highly preferred