Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting (Great Work/Life Balance)

About the role

Our client, a privately held professional services organization in a highly technology-driven environment, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Montvale, NJ (25 employees company-wide). This is an individual contributor role where you will serve as the company's lead accounting professional, partnering closely with the CEO to ensure financial accuracy and overseeing day-to-day accounting functions. You will provide guidance to two team members handling A/P and A/R, allowing you to focus on higher-level responsibilities such as general ledger activities, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a smaller organization, building strong relationships, and contributing where they add value. The company values culture, work/life balance, and employee recognition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Manage bank, general ledger, and account reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable activities, including vendor payments and expense processing
• Process customer billing and support accounts receivable activities as needed
• Reconcile cash receipts, deposits, credit memos, and credit card transactions
• Prepare and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with sales tax reporting, annual 1099 preparation, and other regulatory reporting
• Analyze financial data and assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and expense analysis
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience required
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close required
• Experience working within an ERP or CRM required
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, required

Location & Schedule

This is a 100% onsite role in Montvale, NJ. Candidates must live within 35 minutes of Montvale.

Typical hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM. Summer Fridays: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM.

Pay

$90,000–$110,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time