Fairfield, New Jersey, USA
1 day ago
Financial Reporting Specialist

Senior Accountant

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our team, focusing on month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate will be pivotal in ensuring a healthy cash flow by monitoring outstanding accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in financial reporting and a CPA certification.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including multi-entity consolidation.Conduct variance analysis between actual, budgeted, and prior period results, providing explanations for significant variances.Complete month-end close tasks accurately and on schedule.Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.Assist with annual or tax audits.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.Collaborate with the controller and department managers to enhance financial processes.Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts.Provide invoices and account information to external sales representatives and customers.Dispatch monthly customer statements.Collect tax-exempt certificates from sales tax-exempt customers.Transition customers to ACH payments.Coordinate with the VP of Sales for follow-ups on aged accounts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.CPA certification.At least 6 years of experience as a Financial Reporting Specialist or Senior Accountant.Strong knowledge of basic accounting procedures.Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Familiarity with financial accounting statements.Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.Advanced MS Excel skills, including vlookups and pivot tables.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the Avante accounting system is advantageous.Strong accounting skills with GAAP knowledge.Experience in reviewing reports and providing recommendations.

Work Environment: 

This role is based in Fairfield, NJ, and requires full-time, in-office attendance. Hybrid work may be considered after the first 90 days, allowing for 1-2 days of remote work per week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00

This position will be bonus eligible up to 10% and will receive company benefits. That is including: vision, medical, dental and a 401k as well.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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