Sr. Accountant

Description

Growing, distributor located in the South Jersey area is looking to add 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.

Requirements

The ideal Senior Accountant will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.

Other requirements for the Senior Accountant role include and are not limited to

6+ years of accounting experience within a large public firm

CPA preferred

Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables)

SAP a PLUS

Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and standards

For more information on this Senior Accountant position and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2902 and reference JO#03710-0013322020.

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