Sr Accountant, PCG
About The Position
The Senior Accountant performs and supports core general ledger accounting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Based in Maple Shade, New Jersey, the position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and supports accounting teams across multiple PCG locations. The Senior Accountant partners with General Ledger Leads and cross-functional stakeholders to prepare journal entries, maintain account reconciliations, and support audit requirements. The role requires sound judgment to identify accounting issues and contribute to initiatives that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of general ledger processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as LN or Oracle and with Excel.
- High attention to detail, strong accountability, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Solid understanding of general ledger structure and financial statements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with accounting teams across multiple locations and operating environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting multiple business units, sites, or legal entities.
- Experience in a SOX-controlled environment.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with LN and Oracle.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries and coordinating assigned close deliverables.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and supporting schedules with complete, accurate documentation.
- Perform profit-and-loss and balance-sheet fluctuation analyses and document explanations for significant variances.
- Maintain general ledger integrity by ensuring transactions comply with U.S. GAAP, company policy, and close calendar requirements.
- Execute internal controls in accordance with SOX and company policies, including preparing and retaining supporting documentation.
- Identify accounting issues, control deficiencies, and process gaps, escalating matters to management as appropriate.
- Support quarterly and annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and other documentation, and respond promptly to audit and internal inquiries.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including FP&A and Accounts Payable, to resolve accounting issues and support accurate financial reporting.
- Support accounting teams across PCG locations by coordinating reconciliations, resolving issues, and promoting consistent processes, documentation, and controls.
- Participate in accounting process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
- Serve as a resource to junior accountants and support knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices.
- Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan.
- Financial benefits program.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company Pension Plan.
- Stock Purchase Plans.
- Career advancement and growth opportunities.
- Continuous training and mentoring opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
