Sr. Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join a growing Consumer Products company in Jersey City, New Jersey. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team, tasked with handling account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records for the organization. The role requires a fast-paced working style. Ideal candidate will have accounting experience out of a CPG, Wholesale or Retail company.
Responsibilities:
+ Conduct account reconciliations meticulously to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
+ Manage balance sheet reconciliations, with an eye for accuracy and timeliness
+ Oversee bank reconciliations, ensuring all financial transactions are accounted for and correctly posted
+ Maintain and update the general ledger on a regular basis
+ Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring the accuracy of information and timely completion of tasks
+ Oversee accounts payable
+ Oversee the month-end close processes, ensuring all financial data has been recorded and reconciled
+ Oversee accounts receivable
+ Oversee the sales tax filings
+ Assist with the budgeting and forecasting
+ Financial Reporting to upper management
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Must be out of the CPG, wholesale or retail industry
• CPA or CPA track preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
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