Accountant, Senior

The Vitamin Shoppe•Secaucus, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This role has a strong emphasis on general accounting activities, including open purchase order (PO) accruals, G&A expense analysis, and account reconciliations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of experience and instruction
4 - 6 years accounting experience
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Able to work in team environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations, escalation and resolution of issues, and meeting deadlines.
Prepare and record journal entries.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger.
Prepare and review open PO accruals to ensure completeness and accuracy of expenses incurred but not invoiced.
Monitor and analyze G&A expenses, including identifying trends, variances, and required accrual adjustments.
Ensure proper expense recognition and partner with various business owners.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Conduct balance sheet analytics and prepare variance commentary.
Ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Perform variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet accounts.
Support financial reporting and trend analysis.
Maintain accounting controls.
Support internal and external audits.
Work collaboratively with the Accounting, Finance, and various other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
Participate in ad hoc projects.