Senior Accountant: Close, GAAP & Financial Insights

StevenDouglas is partnering with a well-established organization in Bergen County to identify a skilled accounting professional to support and strengthen its financial operations. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and supporting leadership with timely financial insights in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Own the monthly close process from start to finish, ensuring all entries, accruals, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule Prepare internal and external financial reports, including consolidated statements and performance analyses for management review Conduct detailed balance sheet and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances and discrepancies Experience with accounting for Fixed Assets, Inventory and prepaid/deferral accounts) Analyze financial results, identifying trends and explaining period-over-period fluctuations Review, document, and enhance accounting processes and internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance Support budgeting, forecasting, and special financial projects as needed, including ad hoc reporting requests Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a must 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience with strong exposure to general ledger and close activities Solid understanding of GAAP and experience supporting audits or compliance initiatives Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively #J-18808-Ljbffr StevenDouglas