Senior Accountant

Middlesex, United States | Posted on 01/16/2025

• Lead Monthly Closing & Journal Entries: Own the preparation of journal entries for balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established processes.
• Manage Complex Account Reconciliations: Take charge of monthly recon schedules for critical accounts such as cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities. Investigate discrepancies, provide thorough explanations, and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive Financial Analysis & Reporting: Lead detailed analysis of General Ledger accounts, conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, and deliver actionable insights that influence decision‑making at all levels of the organization.
• Support Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting: Play a key role in the annual and quarterly budget preparation process, gathering and synthesizing financial data for accurate projections and reforecasting.
• Audit Leadership & Compliance: Collaborate with external auditors to ensure smooth execution of the annual audit. Ensure compliance with GAAP, minimize audit adjustments, and address any internal control issues.
• Mentor & Guide the Team: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior accountants, offering guidance, answering questions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure Tax Compliance: Own tax compliance responsibilities, including sales, use, personal, and motor vehicle taxes, ensuring the company remains compliant with all relevant tax regulations.
• Create SOPs & Enhance Processes: Develop and implement a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policies, regulations, and reconciliation procedures, driving consistency and efficiency.
• Financial Leadership: Oversee all aspects of account reconciliations, reporting, and financial management, ensuring clarity and alignment across all departments and stakeholders.
• Process Optimization & Innovation: Continuously challenge the status quo. Identify opportunities to improve processes, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence within the accounting function.
• Champion Best Practices & Systems: Lead the implementation of best practices, advanced systems, and processes that streamline accounting functions, enhance accuracy, and support company growth.
• Take Charge of Special Projects & Reporting: Lead critical special projects and provide ad‑hoc reporting to support key business initiatives, demonstrating your ability to adapt and provide high‑level insights on demand.

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience & Expertise: A minimum of 5 years in finance or accounting, with a proven track record of handling complex accounting functions and driving impactful results.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expertise in Excel, with the ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets, and generate financial reports with precision and efficiency.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and accuracy, paired with a strategic mindset to address complex financial challenges.
• Communication Mastery: Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Business Acumen: Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to analyze situations beyond the numbers and provide strategic solutions.
• Exceptional Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Professionalism & Energy: A high level of professionalism, energy, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the role.
• Adaptability & Drive: A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to navigate changing priorities and take on new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Full‑Time, On‑Site: This is a full‑time, in‑office position, requiring your dedication and presence five days per week.