Technical Accountant

Location: Parsippany

Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role involves managing finance-related projects while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, project coordination, and technical accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and coordinate finance-related projects, ensuring schedules, activities, and communications align with organizational goals.

- Collaborate with IT and the Enterprise Project Management Office to support financial systems and project needs.

- Prepare monthly financial reports and statistical analyses to track project progress and outcomes.

- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate status reporting and documentation.

- Monitor and schedule activities related to the financial close process, assessing project impacts.

- Research and propose technology enhancements to improve financial operations and efficiency.

- Document and evaluate the impact of projects on the company's internal control environment.

- Ensure all implemented projects comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory requirements.

- Assist in maintaining documentation and controls related to internal compliance standards such as SOX 404.

- Prepare schedules and documentation required for external audits.

Requirements - Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, and financial reporting standards.

- Proficiency in general ledger accounting software and account reconciliation processes.

- Experience in maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

- Five to eight years of experience in accounting with attention to detail required.

- Familiarity with audit preparation and internal control documentation.

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