Senior Accountant at Adecco USA
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
About the Job
Adecco is assisting a local client in Somerset, NJ with finding a Senior Accountant. If you meet the qualifications below, apply now!
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (up to $110,000 for highly qualified candidates)
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible, between 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our Finance team in Somerset, NJ. This role will focus on overseeing the technical aspects of accounting, with an emphasis on interacting with external auditors, working closely with our accounting team in India, and managing month-end and quarter-end processes. The Sr. Accountant will play a pivotal role as the front face for US business partners while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
This role is ideal for candidates who have strong technical accounting knowledge, US GAAP experience, and the ability to manage and communicate with remote teams effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Accounting Oversight: Review and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes handled by our offshore accounting team in India. Act as the key point of contact for the US business partners on all accounting-related issues.
Month-End & Quarterly Close: Oversee the month-end and quarterly close processes, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with US GAAP. Identify and resolve any discrepancies in financial data quickly.
External Auditor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any accounting or audit-related issues.
Treasury & Inventory: Provide support in treasury functions and inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial reporting.
Acquisitions: Assist with the accounting and financial reporting aspects of acquisitions, working closely with the business development and finance teams.
Reporting & Process Improvements: Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data. Identify and implement improvements to processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: CPA or CA (Chartered Accountant) is required.
Experience:
Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly with US GAAP.
Experience with Treasury and inventory management.
Previous experience working with acquisitions and external auditors.
Proven experience in month-end close processes.
Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Solid experience with SAP HANA (vs7) or Oracle is highly preferred.
Skills:
Advanced Excel skills (V-Lookup, Pivot Tables). Macros are a plus.
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage remote teams and act as a liaison between US business partners and the offshore accounting team.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000, with potential to stretch to $110,000 based on qualifications.
Medical Insurance: United Healthcare (FSA and Health Savings Accounts available).
Dental Insurance.
401k Match: Competitive company match.
Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO annually.
Holidays: 9 company holidays.
Hiring Process:
Interview Process:
First Round: 30-45 minute virtual interview to assess technical skills and cultural fit.
Second Round: On-site interview Somerset, NJ.
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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