Senior Accountant- Madison, NJ

Senior Accountant - Madison, NJ

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Regional Controllers Accounting team. The ideal candidate is proactive, self motivated, and driven—someone who consistently sets a high standard for their own performance and deliverables. This individual will help enhance operational efficiency while upholding a strong control environment. In this role, the Senior Accountant will report to an Accounting Manager under the Regional Controllers team and collaborate regularly with managers across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Ensure journal entry submissions are accurate and compliant with internal policies / GAAP

Coordinate with various departments/stakeholders to obtain the necessary support required to book journal entries timely

Review staff or peer’s monthly account reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and in compliant with internal policies

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis to share with stakeholders for key accounts

Responsible for financial close activities including month-end journal entries and recording accruals as appropriate

Ensure accounting and finance activities are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures

Design, recommend, and implement modifications of accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records

Lead process analysis, identify areas of improvement and/or simplification / standardization opportunities, communicate recommendations to Senior Management

Respond to a variety of ad hoc initiatives, analysis, special projects as they arise

Maintain strong communication with personnel across departments and outside the company, including company executives and clients, to maintain the proper processing, reporting and flow of information

Analyze Income Statement and Balance Sheet to be able to "speak to" the numbers reported

Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed

Assist with special projects as needed

Other duties as assigned

Review submission of journal entries by staff/senior accountant(s)

Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting

3+ years of accounting experience

Experience with Big 4 or a public accounting firm is highly preferred

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Experience with Oracle and/or BlackLine preferred

Strong understanding of GAAP accounting & reporting

Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Possess strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills

Ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision

Ability to follow through on all assigned tasks and take on additional work as needed

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid Time Off to Include Holidays , Vacation Time, and Sick Time

Paid Family & Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning

Employee Referral Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Program and Incentives

Employee Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

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