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Senior Accountant

Job in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07015, USA
Listing for: Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team due to internal promotion and continued business growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while building the skills and experience necessary to advance into an Accounting Manager position in the future. The organization offers a collaborative culture, excellent work-life balance, strong benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Standard work hours can be adjusted to fit individual schedules (e.g., 7:30 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:30 PM), with limited overtime primarily during month-end close.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. This individual will partner closely with the Controller and other business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support ongoing process improvements. This position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career and eventually grow into a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting
  • Analyze financial results and investigate variances
  • Support external audits and year-end financial reporting requirements
  • Assist with revenue recognition and project accounting activities
  • Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
  • Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with in construction, project-based, engineering, infrastructure, or SaaS environments
  • Exposure to percentage-of-completion accounting, project accounting, or ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
  • Prior experience mentoring junior staff or leading projects
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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