Senior Accountant (CPA Preferred)

AlphaX•Cranford, NJ

7h•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established CPA and advisory firm in Union County, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as the dedicated accounting lead for one of its largest and most valued clients. This high-visibility role involves ownership of the client account and close collaboration with firm leadership and the client's team to keep financials accurate, organized, and on schedule. The position is based on-site at the firm's Cranford office, with regular visits to a nearby client location. It suits a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys face-to-face client work and wants to make a visible impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsible and dependable, with comfort owning a client relationship.
Able to commute to Cranford, New Jersey, and travel to a nearby client site.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting for a key local client account and serve as the primary point of contact for financial matters.
Prepare, review, and reconcile financial records, financial statements, and general ledger activity.
Support month-end close and financial reporting accurately and on schedule.
Maintain clean, well-organized financial data in Sage accounting software.
Work on-site at the client's location as needed to support operations and build a strong working relationship.
Communicate with firm leadership and client stakeholders about deliverables, deadlines, and issues.
Help scale accounting support as the account ramps up.