Senior Staff Accountant

Company: Control Point Associates
Location: Warren
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Control Point Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in our Warren, NJ to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and performing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks. Essential Functions:

• Prepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures
• Analyze revenue and expenses to ensure that they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Monitor daily cash balances, update and monitor outstanding checks
• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Ad hoc projects as assigned
• Work with & support the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Manager
• Assist with external audits to ensure compliance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
• Proven experience with at least 3 years as a successful Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA (https://resources.workable.com/certified-public-accountant-cpa-job-description) ) or working towards one will be preferred We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company match and generous paid time off. Company provided breakfast twice a week, lunch once a week, a holiday party that cannot be beat, and a visionary atmosphere with a familial and jovial culture. If your skills and drive match exactly what were looking for, then apply to the Senior Accountant opening in Warren, NJ today! We look forward to working with you! Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group. Powered by JazzHR

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