Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • New Brunswick, NJ • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This position will play a key role in managing core accounting activities across multiple business entities, supporting accurate financial reporting, and strengthening day-to-day operational accounting. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong reconciliation skills, and a solid background in inventory and month-end close within a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage the complete accounting cycle for multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.

Partner with regional finance leadership to support general ledger close activities and deliver recurring operational reports.

Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals, payroll-related entries, and other recurring adjustments.

Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as receivables, payables, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany balances, billback activity, and accrual accounts.

Perform bank reconciliations and research variances to maintain accurate cash records.

Oversee inventory-related accounting by recording daily sales activity, tracking inventory movements, and booking cost of goods sold adjustments.

Review cycle count results, mispick activity, and related inventory discrepancies to help maintain effective inventory control practices.

Monitor vendor prepayments by analyzing aging schedules and coordinating follow-up to confirm invoice and product receipt timing.

Investigate unusual general ledger and subledger transactions, resolve inconsistencies, and support ongoing business operations.

Assist with chart of accounts alignment across several entities, including account mapping and structural setup as needed.

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility for general ledger and month-end close.

Strong hands-on background in journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

Experience with inventory accounting in a wholesale, distribution, or product-based business environment.

Ability to manage accounting activities across multiple entities or business units.

Proficiency in reviewing profit and loss activity and identifying unusual balances or transaction patterns.

Knowledge of accounts receivable processing, accounts payable support, accruals, and fixed asset accounting.

Experience establishing or maintaining a chart of accounts and supporting account mapping needs.

Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.5

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