Senior Accountant - Madison, NJ

Anywhere Integrated Services•Madison, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Advisors is 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.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
3+ years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting & reporting
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Possess strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication 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

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

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)