Senior Accountant

Location: Carteret, NJ (Onsite)
Schedule: 5 days onsite (4 days onsite during summer schedule)
Duration: Minimum 5-month contract with potential for permanent hire
Compensation: $45-48/hour

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team on an interim basis to provide coverage during a planned leave of absence. This individual will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with a variety of accounting projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and support general ledger accounting functions.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and related reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting support and close-related deliverables.
• Participate in ad hoc accounting projects and reporting initiatives, including periodic operational reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and comply with company policies and GAAP.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support accounting operations and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Fixed asset accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualities

• Self-starter with a proactive, "go-getter" mentality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Adaptable and eager to contribute beyond core accounting responsibilities.