What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Wiss?
A Wiss client located in Union County, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. The position reports to the Controller and will be involved in all aspects of month-end close, developing processes/procedures and controls and demonstrate a thorough understanding of revenue recognition concepts. Prior experience with revenue recognition along with a public accounting foundation is a MUST! The position is 100% ONSITE. Detailed compensation information is outlined below. Local Candidates only!!!!!
Core Responsibilities:
- Preparing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance
- Preparing month-end close procedures
- Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls to support business practices for both operations and accounting
- Integration Lead on transitioning/integrating from old accounting to new ERP accounting system
- Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording and verifying transactions
- Ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks
- Analyzing and compiling financial information and summarizing financial status
- Preparing monthly, weekly, daily, and ad-hoc management reports
- Assisting with audits and tax returns
- Overseeing Sales/Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition (credit applications, billing matters, collections, revenues streams, integrating with trucking system)
- Providing leadership and support for Billing Department shared service center
Qualifications/Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- 1-2 years of public accounting experience
- CPA preferred but not required
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of revenue recognition accounting principles processes, and procedures
- Sage Intacct accounting system experience
- Knowledge and experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations
- Experience transitioning and integrating from one accounting to another accounting system
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and meet reporting deadlines.
- Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with a range of individuals and function as a team player
- Prior experience in the trucking industry a PLUS
Target Compensation: $90-$100k (commensurate with experience) discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits including 401K
To all staffing agencies: Wiss does not utilize 3rd party firms for any internal or client positions. Please be advised, Wiss is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of Wiss.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
