Accountant - Madison, NJ
About The Position
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting operations of Anywhere Real Estate’s company-owned brokerages, including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Corcoran. The role is part of the Regional Controllers team and is based at the company’s headquarters in Madison, New Jersey. The Staff Accountant owns month-end close responsibilities, contributes to strengthening the control environment, and works with managers across the organization. The position reports to an Accounting Manager within the Regional Controller’s organization. Responsibilities include executing close and reporting activities, ensuring accounting accuracy and U.S. GAAP compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, analyzing financial statements, improving processes, and supporting special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- CPA candidate.
- Oracle experience.
- BlackLine experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for key accounts.
- Ensure journal entry submissions and accounting activity are accurate and comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with departments across the organization to obtain support needed to book entries on time, and share reconciliation and analysis results with stakeholders.
- Analyze the income statement and balance sheet and prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as needed.
- Assist with process analyses, identify opportunities for simplification and standardization, and recommend changes to accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records to management.
- Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
- Paid family and paternity leave.
- Life insurance.
- Business travel accident insurance.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee referral program.
- Adoption assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health and wellness program and incentives.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
