Senior Accountant

Middlesex, United States | Posted on 01/16/2025 Key Responsibilities 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. Requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr