Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

Growing, distributor located in the South Jersey area is looking to add a highly technical Senior Accountant with proven mergers & acquisitions expertise to their accounting department. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate purchase accounting, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and seamless integration of newly acquired entities into the company's financial systems and processes. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, goal-driven, excellent time management abilities, team player, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness during the month-end close process.
• Reconcile and analyze accounts regularly, including balance sheet accounts, to maintain accurate financial records.
• Validate and reconcile data across various operational, accounting, and reporting systems to support project reviews.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, providing actionable solutions to management.
• Review and manage intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination during month-end close.
• Maintain detailed schedules and supporting documents to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Develop and document internal processes that align with evolving business requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate with operations teams and management to enhance visibility into key financial data.
• Provide audit-ready documentation to substantiate financial transactions and ensure compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

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