Senior Staff Accountant Location:

Camden, NJ Position Type:

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30

PM Salary:

$75,000 - $90,000 annually About the Role We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing organization. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong technical foundation who is eager to expand beyond transactional accounting and take on increasing responsibility within the finance function. The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a critical bridge between day-to-day accounting operations and higher-level financial reporting and oversight. This position works closely with the Controller and plays a key role in month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting support, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Transaction Oversight Supervise and review transaction-level accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll Entries, and General Journal Entries. Serve as the first level of review for accounting staff, ensuring transactions are accurately coded and properly documented. Monitor general ledger activity for unusual transactions, errors, or misclassifications and initiate corrective action as needed. Month-End Close & Reconciliations Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts. Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner. Escalate significant issues to the Controller when appropriate. Maintain the month-end close checklist and ensure all deadlines are met. Prepare month-end financial schedules and variance analyses for management review. Budgeting & Forecasting Support Assist with the annual budgeting process, including coordinating departmental submissions and consolidating budget information. Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify key drivers impacting financial performance. Maintain budget tracking reports and respond to budget inquiries from department managers. Financial Reporting & Controller Support Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. Support external audits and tax preparation activities by organizing workpapers and responding to auditor requests. Manage the company's lease accounting portfolio in accordance with ASC 842, including: Recording right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities Maintaining monthly amortization schedules Coordinating with operations to identify and classify new or modified lease agreements Participate in accounting system implementations and process improvement initiatives. Assist with regulatory filings, lender reporting, and board-level financial packages as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field with accounting coursework. 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment. Previous experience supervising accounting transactions and/or junior accounting staff preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 is a plus. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require. Work Environment Professional office setting. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to advance their career, expand their financial reporting expertise, and make a meaningful impact within a growing, industry-leading organization.