Senior Accountant - Piscataway, NJ

Foley Inc • Piscataway Township, NJ

5h • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing month-end close responsibilities, managing general ledger accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. This role involves partnering with internal departments, supporting audits, and contributing to accounting system enhancements and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in indirect tax, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems, internal controls, audit support activities, and accounting documentation requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data, research variances, solve problems, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, payroll-related transactions, and other general ledger activities.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, prepare account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and account analyses, while providing explanations for significant account fluctuations and business results.
• Partner with internal departments to research accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate transaction coding and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements, ensuring all work is well-documented and audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits, lender and regulatory requests, and assist with the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Contribute to accounting system enhancements, automation initiatives, training, and cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across accounting operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior