Accountant, Senior
The Vitamin Shoppe · Secaucus, NJ · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations, escalation and resolution of issues, and meeting deadlines.
- Prepare and record journal entries.
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger.
- Prepare and review open PO accruals to ensure completeness and accuracy of expenses incurred but not invoiced.
- Monitor and analyze G&A expenses, including identifying trends, variances, and required accrual adjustments.
- Ensure proper expense recognition and partner with various business owners.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Conduct balance sheet analytics and prepare variance commentary.
- Ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Perform variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet accounts.
- Support financial reporting and trend analysis.
- Maintain accounting controls.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Work collaboratively with the Accounting, Finance, and various other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
Qualifications
- Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of experience and instruction, CPA preferred.
- Required Knowledge: Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation.
- Required Experience: 4 - 6 years accounting experience.
- Skills and Abilities: Detail oriented, strong knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis, problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to work in a team environment, advanced Excel skills preferred.