Technical Accountant

Robert Half • Parsippany, NJ • 10h ago

Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role involves managing finance-related projects while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, project coordination, and technical accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and coordinate finance-related projects, ensuring schedules, activities, and communications align with organizational goals.

Collaborate with IT and the Enterprise Project Management Office to support financial systems and project needs.

Prepare monthly financial reports and statistical analyses to track project progress and outcomes.

Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate status reporting and documentation.

Monitor and schedule activities related to the financial close process, assessing project impacts.

Research and propose technology enhancements to improve financial operations and efficiency.

Document and evaluate the impact of projects on the company's internal control environment.

Ensure all implemented projects comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory requirements.

Assist in maintaining documentation and controls related to internal compliance standards such as SOX 404.

Prepare schedules and documentation required for external audits.

Requirements - Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, and financial reporting standards.

Proficiency in general ledger accounting software and account reconciliation processes.

Experience in maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.

Advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

Five to eight years of experience in accounting with attention to detail required.

Familiarity with audit preparation and internal control documentation.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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