Senior Accountant

Our client, a well-respected global company with offices in Central NJ has an opening for a Senior Accountant within the Corporate Accounting team. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a 401(K) savings plan with Company match, medical and life insurance, and other incentives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and analyzes monthly internal financial statements ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Reviews source documentation and verifies proper coding.
• Prepares journal entries to amortize prepaids, record accruals, and coding corrections in accordance with GAAP.
• Works with Corporate, Regional and/or Divisional personnel to close general ledger monthly.
• Completes assigned account reconciliations monthly, researching and resolving any issues identified.
• Performs analysis of actual to budget variances.
• Responds to financial inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares schedules and financial statements for internal and external audits.
• Assist Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting by assembling and presenting any requested information necessary for the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Responsible for special projects/reports as assigned.
• Perform miscellaneous position-related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a staff accountant performing general ledger close for multiple entities or Big 4 public accounting experience.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self starter and have the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with others in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms.