Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Senior Accountant
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Date Posted 07/22/2026
Location NJ 07444, United States
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Pompton Plains, New Jersey, US, 07444
Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Reports To:
Controller
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our growing team at a private equity–backed home services company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be a key contributor to day-to-day accounting operations while helping drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and standardize practices across a multi-entity, acquisition-driven platform.
This is a hands-on role that will actively participate in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
- Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
- Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP
AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement)
- Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments
- Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations
- Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements
- Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities
Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities
- Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting
- Develop and document standardized accounting policies and procedures (SOPs)
- Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness
Standardization & Integration
- Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the accounting infrastructure
- Drive consistency in chart of accounts, policies, and reporting practices across entities
- Partner with field teams to align operational processes with accounting standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2-5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, including accrual accounting principles
- Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR functions
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Net Suite, Sage, Quick Books, etc.)
- Experience identifying and correcting accrual and revenue/expense recognition issues
- Exposure to process improvement or system implementations
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- Willingness to be hands-on while also thinking strategically
- Effective communication across finance and operations teams
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Why Join Us
- High-impact, hands-on role with visibility to leadership
- Opportunity to help build and standardize accounting in a growing platform
- Exposure to M&A and operational scaling in a PE-backed environment
- Collaborative, performance-driven culture
Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Reports To:
Controller
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
- Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
- Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP
AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement)
- Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments
- Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations
- Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements
- Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities
Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities
- Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting
- Develop and document…
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