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Senior Accountant
Location: Manalapan, NJ
Employment Type: Full‑Time – Contract to Hire
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 base
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization in the professional services / financial operations industry. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end close, and strengthening accounting processes as the business continues to scale. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP knowledge, hands‑on close experience, and a detail‑oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Maintain general ledger integrity in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
- Investigate and explain variances and unusual transactions.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
- Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including FP&A and Operations.
- Provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of accounting experience (public or private).
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with month‑end close and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Join
- Stable Senior Accountant role with room for growth.
- Exposure to leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Competitive compensation aligned with the Philadelphia market.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and best practices.
