Senior Accountant

Job Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented senior accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and producing financial reports. The senior accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the company’s financial health and compliance, with a focus on understanding and managing financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Recordkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Record financial transactions in accounting software and ensure proper coding and categorization.
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments in a timely manner.

Reconciliations:

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts and verify the accuracy of financial data, investigating discrepancies as necessary.

Financial Statements Preparation:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial statements and provide insights to management regarding company performance, trends, and financial health.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide financial data for management decision-making, including cost analysis and revenue tracking.

General Administrative Support:

• Assist with general administrative duties within the finance department as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized filing systems for financial records.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role (3+ years required).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Job Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute

• Freehold, NJ 07728 (Required)