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).
Job Description / QualificationsJapanese company seeks a Accountant & Financial System Support.
JOB TITLE
Accountant & Financial System Support
REPORTS TO
Accounting Manager
LOCATION
Secaucus
NJ STATUS
EXempt SUMMARY (Complete the following sentence) This position is responsible for daily accounting operations, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role also provides system support for Sage Intacct and Emburse Chromeriver, helping to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance overall system efficiency across the organization. >>>
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES
Accountant responsibilities Preparation of monthly financial statements using Sage Intacct, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines for several companies Ability to manage month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Strong understanding of internal controls, audit, and compliance requirements High attention to detail with the ability to analyze and resolve accounting issues Prepare reconciliation, analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts, and proactively identifying and resolving variances Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity within Sage Intacct Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and balance confirmations across entities within Sage Intacct's multi-entity environment Perform weekly A/P check runs and ensure accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments Monitor daily A/R cash application processes, maintaining clean and accurate receivable balances Issue billings for internal and external customers using Sage Intacct Investigate, track, and resolve reconciling items and disputes, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders Prepare and review audit-support documentation for external auditors
Financial System Support Responsibilities:
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives by leveraging Sage Intacct functionality and reporting tools Develop and generate custom reports and financial insights in Sage Intacct to support departmental and management decision-making Provide ongoing support for the company's expense and invoice management system (Emburse Chrome River), including configuring UI updates and maintaining system functionality Maintain and monitor the integration (API connection) between Sage Intacct and Chrome River, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and timely issue resolution
Other Responsibilities:
Assist the VP in the preparation and coordination of the annual budgeting process, including data gathering and analysis Support the CFO in monitoring cash balances, providing timely updates and insights to support liquidity management Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting, delivering actionable insights on special projects and management requests
NOTE:
The above responsibilities document the major levels and scope work expected of the incumbent. They are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. >>
LOCATION
(Geographic responsibility) Secaucus, NJ >>
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
(To be fully competent in the job) 1.
EXPERIENCE
(Years of experience in the industry and functional area) Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required 5 - 10 years of accounting experience, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements Extensive hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, creating reports, configuration, security setup within a multi- entity environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments Transportation or logistics industry experience is a plus >>
COMPETENCIES/SPECIAL SKILLS
(Computer training, quality training, special programs) See above >>
