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Sr. Accountant

United States, Jamesburg · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This position will play a key role in managing core accounting activities across multiple business entities, supporting accurate financial reporting, and strengthening day-to-day operational accounting. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong reconciliation skills, and a solid background in inventory and month-end close within a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the complete accounting cycle for multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate financial records
  • Partner with regional finance leadership to support general ledger close activities and deliver recurring operational reports
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals, payroll-related entries, and other recurring adjustments
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as receivables, payables, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany balances, billback activity, and accrual accounts
  • Perform bank reconciliations and research variances to maintain accurate cash records
  • Oversee inventory-related accounting by recording daily sales activity, tracking inventory movements, and booking cost of goods sold adjustments
  • Review cycle count results, mispick activity, and related inventory discrepancies to help maintain effective inventory control practices
  • Monitor vendor prepayments by analyzing aging schedules and coordinating follow-up to confirm invoice and product receipt timing
  • Investigate unusual general ledger and subledger transactions, resolve inconsistencies, and support ongoing business operations
  • Assist with chart of accounts alignment across several entities, including account mapping and structural setup as needed

Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility for general ledger and month-end close
  • Strong hands-on background in journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
  • Experience with inventory accounting in a wholesale, distribution, or product-based business environment
  • Ability to manage accounting activities across multiple entities or business units
  • Proficiency in reviewing profit and loss activity and identifying unusual balances or transaction patterns
  • Knowledge of accounts receivable processing, accounts payable support, accruals, and fixed asset accounting
  • Experience establishing or maintaining a chart of accounts and supporting account mapping needs
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
  • Choice Time Off (CTO)
  • paid holidays
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