Sr. Accountant Job in Morristown, NJ

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join our team and help oversee financial activities tied to projects and broader corporate reporting. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret financial results across multiple locations and initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to close activities, reporting accuracy, and business insights in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial management for assigned projects, including tracking budgets, monitoring costs, assessing revenue activity, and explaining performance against plan.
• Produce reliable financial reporting that supports both project-level visibility and overall organizational decision-making.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping maintain reporting deadlines.
• Assist with consolidated reporting by compiling schedules, validating data from multiple entities or locations, and supporting financial statement preparation.
• Examine project-related expenses to confirm proper classification, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Work closely with project leaders and operational stakeholders to review forecasts, evaluate spending trends, and identify financial risks or opportunities.
• Perform account reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve the integrity of the general ledger.
• Support audit and compliance needs by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and reinforcing adherence to internal controls.
• Analyze profitability and other key financial outcomes, then communicate practical insights to leadership to guide planning and performance improvement.
• Recommend and support enhancements to accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system usage to improve efficiency and accuracy.