Accountant

Pompton Plains, New Jersey, US, 07444

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our growing team at a private equity–backed home services company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be a key contributor to day-to-day accounting operations while helping drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and standardize practices across a multi-entity, acquisition-driven platform. This is a hands-on role that will actively participate in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Core Accounting
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
  • Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP
• AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement)
  • Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments
  • Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations
  • Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO
  • Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements
  • Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities
• Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities
  • Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting
  • Develop and document standardized accounting policies and procedures (SOPs)
  • Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness
• Standardization & Integration
  • Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the accounting infrastructure
  • Drive consistency in chart of accounts, policies, and reporting practices across entities
  • Partner with field teams to align operational processes with accounting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, including accrual accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR functions
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Experience identifying and correcting accrual and revenue/expense recognition issues
• Exposure to process improvement or system implementations

Skills

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to be hands-on while also thinking strategically
• Effective communication across finance and operations teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• High-impact, hands-on role with visibility to leadership
• Opportunity to help build and standardize accounting in a growing platform
• Exposure to M&A and operational scaling in a PE-backed environment
• Collaborative, performance-driven culture

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000