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Sr. Accountant

Job in Oakland, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07436, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our retail finance team in Bergen County, New Jersey. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting recurring close cycles, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The position also contributes to compliance activities, cross-functional coordination, and ongoing efforts to improve accounting processes through better use of technology and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee core general ledger activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by organizing financial data, resolving variances, and helping keep reporting on schedule.

• Compile information for internal leadership, external reporting needs, lenders, and auditors by assembling accurate financial schedules and analysis.

• Administer accounting tasks tied to financing arrangements and vendor partnership programs, including maintaining records, issuing invoices, and tracking receivable balances.

• Review results for international entities and affiliated operations, reconcile balances, and partner with global accounting contacts to support timely reporting.

• Assist with annual audit activities and bank reviews by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting follow-up analysis.

• Coordinate sales and use tax activities with outside service providers, validate filings against internal records, and maintain organized compliance support files.

• Prepare use tax remittances and support registration or other related compliance requirements as business needs evolve.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort through process enhancements, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

• Provide support on special projects, ad hoc reporting, and financial analysis requests in partnership with the Controller and broader accounting team.

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