Senior Accountant
9 days ago
Pennsauken
Job DescriptionHybrid Senior Accountant - Pennsauken, NJ ($90,000-$100,000) We're hiring a Hybrid Senior Accountant to own key areas of the month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is highly confident with debits/credits, thrives in a structured close process, and is an advanced Excel user who can streamline reconciliations and reporting. Location & Schedule • Location: Pennsauken, NJ, • Work Model: Hybrid (mix of in-office and remote; schedule to be discussed), • Salary: $90,000-$100,000 (based on experience)Key Responsibilities Month-End Close Ownership • Execute and support the full month-end close process, ensuring all entries are complete, accurate, and posted on time., • Prepare, record, and review journal entries with strong debit/credit precision (accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses, amortization, depreciation)., • Maintain and improve close checklists, timelines, and deliverables to ensure consistent on-time close.Reconciliations & Financial Accuracy, • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AP/AR-related accounts, accrued expenses, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, intercompany, and other key accounts as applicable)., • Investigate variances, identify root causes, and propose/execute corrective actions., • Ensure general ledger activity is properly supported and documented, with clear audit trails.Reporting & Excel-Driven Analysis, • Build and maintain Excel-based schedules and close workpapers, using advanced functions to improve speed and accuracy., • Create/refresh month-end reporting packages and support financial statement preparation., • Automate and improve recurring reports using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query preferred) to reduce manual effort.Cross-Functional Support, • Partner with AP/AR, operations, and FP&A (as applicable) to ensure proper coding, timing, and classification of transactions., • Support audit requests and provide documentation for internal/external reviews., • Participate in process improvement initiatives related to close efficiency, reconciliation quality, and reporting consistency.Required Qualifications, • 2-4 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role (or comparable scope and ownership)., • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits/credits and general ledger mechanics., • Hands-on experience owning key portions of the month-end close process., • Advanced Excel skills (required): pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, nested formulas; ability to manage complex reconciliations and schedules., • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines consistently., • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams.Preferred Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance., • Experience with ERP/accounting systems. Excel, • Power Query/Power Pivot experience and/or light automation mindset., • Exposure to audits, internal controls, and documentation standards.What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days), • Independently manages assigned close tasks and journal entries with minimal oversight., • Reconciliations are accurate, timely, and supported with clear documentation., • Excel workpapers are clean, efficient, and improve the team's ability to analyze balances and variances quickly., • Identifies at least 1-2 opportunities to streamline close/reconciliation processes.Compensation & Benefits, • Base Salary: $90,000-$100,000, • Hybrid work flexibilityCompetitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and a hybrid work schedule. 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