Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Location: Pequannock

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 GAAPAP / 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 DSOEnsure 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 field2-5+ 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 UsHigh-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
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