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Robert Half
Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to join our team and help oversee financial activities tied to projects and broader corporate reporting. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret financial results across multiple locations and initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to close activities, reporting accuracy, and business insights in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial management for assigned projects, including tracking budgets, monitoring costs, assessing revenue activity, and explaining performance against plan.
- Produce reliable financial reporting that supports both project-level visibility and overall organizational decision-making.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping maintain reporting deadlines.
- Assist with consolidated reporting by compiling schedules, validating data from multiple entities or locations, and supporting financial statement preparation.
- Examine project-related expenses to confirm proper classification, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Work closely with project leaders and operational stakeholders to review forecasts, evaluate spending trends, and identify financial risks or opportunities.
- Perform account reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve the integrity of the general ledger.
- Support audit and compliance needs by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and reinforcing adherence to internal controls.
- Analyze profitability and other key financial outcomes, then communicate practical insights to leadership to guide planning and performance improvement.
- Recommend and support enhancements to accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system usage to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to financial reporting and consolidated results.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Strong skills in account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and variance investigation.
- Prior public accounting experience is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working within accounting or ERP systems.
- Solid analytical, organizational, and communication abilities, with the capacity to manage competing deadlines effectively.