Sr Accountant - Mount Laurel, NJ
Compass International Holdings · Madison, NJ · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the Integrated Systems (Title & Escrow) Accounting team, helping to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. The individual will serve as a proactive business partner, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies while maintaining a strong internal control environment. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Accountant will support key business initiatives, provide valuable financial insights, and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies. Responsibilities: - Prepare and review journal entries to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with GAAP and internal accounting policies. - Coordinate with cross-functional departments and stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions. - Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses for assigned accounts, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner. - Review account reconciliations prepared by staff members or peers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company policies and procedures. - Execute month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, account analyses, and variance analyses. - Ensure accounting and financial reporting activities are conducted in compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. - Proactively identify, investigate, and communicate financial, operational, or reporting issues to management, along with recommended solutions. - Develop financial analyses and reporting tools that enhance visibility, monitoring, and decision-making. - Lead process improvement initiatives by evaluating existing workflows, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization, and efficiency gains, and implementing approved enhancements. - Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members on accounting processes, best practices, and technical accounting matters. - Support management with special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and business initiatives as needed. - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. - 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting and/or audit experience preferred. - CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred. - Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls. - Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet-type applications. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. - 2+ years of accounting experience; public accounting and/or audit experience preferred. - CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred. - Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls. - Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet-type applications. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D - 401(k) savings plan with company match - Paid Time Off to Include Holidays , Vacation Time, and Sick Time - Paid Family & Paternity Leave - Life Insurance - Business Travel Accident Insurance - All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning - Employee Referral Program - Adoption Assistance Program - Employee Assistance Program - Health and Wellness Program and Incentives - Employee Discounts - Employee Resource Groups