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Senior Accountant

Job in Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, 07205, USA
Listing for: Vaco Recruiter Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant to support the integrity of the company’s financial reporting and play a key role in the monthly close process. This individual will help ensure the accuracy of financial records, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support executive leadership and private equity ownership with financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own critical aspects of the monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
  • Review income statement activity to ensure proper period recognition of revenue and expenses, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and unearned revenue.
  • Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity ownership.
  • Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, anomalies, and required adjustments.
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully supported and properly rolled forward each month.
  • Maintain organized, audit‑ready documentation and supporting schedules.
  • Partner with accounting leadership to resolve open items, improve close quality, and maintain General Ledger integrity.
  • Work cross‑functionally with operational and finance teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with contract terms.
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, CIP tracking, and depreciation schedules.
  • Support cash flow reporting and related analysis for management visibility.
  • Identify opportunities to improve close processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
  • Support external audit and lender requests with organized workpaper documentation.
  • Assist in strengthening internal controls and standardizing accounting processes as the company continues to scale.
  • Maintain detailed working paper packages with clear support for accounting treatment and financial activity.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
  • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience preferred (Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus).
  • Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit work papers.
  • Percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition experience is a plus.
  • CPA or CPA‑track preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this role is disclosed in this posting. The role may include discretionary bonuses and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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