Senior Accountant (Remote in Cherry Hill, NJ) #35853
Accounting Finance
Cherry Hill, NJ Direct Hire Feb 7, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client for a remote opportunity (must be within 1-2 hours of Cherry Hill, NJ)! The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial reports, assisting with audits, maintaining internal controls, and supervising a small team of accounting staff. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers an annual salary range of $90,000-$105,000/year depending on experience!


Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and enter recurring journal entries for month-end and year-end closings
  • Produce accurate and error-free accounting reports, and present findings to management
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset System, including reconciliations and reporting
  • Assist in year-end audits and tax audits, as necessary
  • Analyze, investigate, and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly and annual basis
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, collaborating with various departments as needed
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls
  • Provide support to plant and corporate staff on ad-hoc projects as required
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and company policies
  • Continuously improve systems and procedures, and initiate corrective actions when necessary
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying informed about industry trends

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of 1-2 accounting employees
  • Develop department budgets and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints
  • Recruit, select, orient, and train accounting staff
  • Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching and counseling as needed
  • Establish strategic goals for the department and evaluate outcomes

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 4+ years of prior accounting experience
  • CPA preferred
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
  • Strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of US GAAP
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
  • Experience with database management is a plus

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.