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Job ID: 29593790649
Category: Interim Accounting & Finance
Location: Princeton, NJ
Join a dynamic and fun accounting team with a fast-paced work environment! Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide coverage during a leave, with strong potential for the right candidate to transition into a permanent role.This role requires a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional who can manage multiple client books and deliver high-quality work with confidence.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will analyze financial information, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records for multiple clients. This role involves managing general ledger reviews, processing payroll, and overseeing accounts payable/receivable while adhering to reporting and procedural standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, examine, and analyze financial records and reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Develop and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
- Perform bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Manage general ledger reviews and prepare monthly invoices.
- Oversee accounts receivable processing, collections, and accounts payable approvals.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and trust disbursement administration.
- Prepare investment entries and tax compliance documentation, including quarterly payments.
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Controller to implement internal controls.
- Support external client accounting needs by reviewing and correcting entries as needed.
- Assist with SSAE 16 compliance and related quarterly testing.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5-7+ years in accounting, preferably with client-facing responsibilities.
- Education: CPA certification preferred.
Skills:
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge of VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs required).
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Work Schedule & Environment:
- Hybrid Role: 2-3 days in-office; remaining days remote.
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (between these hours)
- Start Date: Mid-December
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and strong accounting knowledge are critical.
- Potential for long-term hire based on new business growth.
If you are a highly skilled accountant with a CPA (preferred) and enjoy working in a hybrid, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join a dynamic team where hard work meets a fun, supportive culture.
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