Senior Accountant

Position Overview A large, established organization in Jersey City is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance and accounting team. This role will have significant responsibility for the balance sheet across 17 business lines and is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant with experience working within a large, complex corporate environment. The position offers excellent visibility and a clear path for advancement to Manager, potentially within one year . Responsibilities Own and manage key balance sheet accounting activities across multiple business lines. Perform monthly and quarterly close activities. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations . Conduct balance sheet flux and variance analysis . Research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Support financial reporting and other general accounting activities. Work cross-functionally within a large finance and accounting organization. Assist with process improvements and accounting initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance . 5+ years of accounting experience . Current experience at the Senior Accountant level . Strong experience with balance sheet accounting, reconciliations, close, and flux analysis . Experience working within a large and/or complex organization . Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience working with an ERP system . Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required . Public/private accounting or insurance experience is especially attractive for candidates at the top end of the compensation range. Why Consider This Opportunity? Clear advancement opportunity with a potential 1-year path to Manager . Large finance and accounting organization with approximately 60–70 professionals . Strong culture of growth and internal mobility. Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the Jersey City office . Convenient location near public transportation.