Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: Edison, NJ - 4 days in office
Department: Finance & Accounting
Hybrid/Remote

About the Role
Join a growing team as a Senior Accountant, where you’ll drive financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 3+ years of public accounting experience, CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and optimize financial performance. Interpret financial data and communicate insights to senior management
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assess and streamline accounting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Identify opportunities for automation and implementation of accounting software solutions
• Liaise between finance/accounting and other departments, providing financial information and analysis to support cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA certification preferred
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

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. See more jobs posted at https://watsonbarron.com/careers-page