Accountant - Military Veterans

Accountant

Hybrid work schedule in office 4 days and 1 day work from home (must be commutable to Mt. Laurel New Jersey 4 days a week).

Salary $70k-85k plus excellent benefits

Excellent opportunity with career growth



Are you an accounting professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for ensuring financial accuracy?  Seeking a dedicated Accountant to join our client’s team. In this role, you'll leverage your understanding of accounting principles to record, analyze, and monitor financial information, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. As a Accountant, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, producing critical reports and supporting various departments across the company.



Responsibilities:

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  Financial Reporting: Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions. Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports, exercising discretion and judgment on significant matters.
  


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  Internal Controls: Assist the Controller in maintaining robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other statutory requirements.
  


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  Account Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data; thoroughly analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
  


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  Support to Accounting Functions: Provide direction to various accounting areas, including invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, and payroll.
  


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  Budget & Forecasting: Support the Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process, assisting with analytical reviews to ensure accurate financial planning.
  


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  Capital Expenditures: Manage accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
  


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  Audit Support: Assist with periodic financial audits, including internal, external, and peer reviews, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
  


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  Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Respond to information requests from corporate teams (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal) as well as region and area field financial management.
  


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  Other Duties: Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as apparent.
  
  

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  Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  


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  Experience: 2+ years in a corporate accountant position.
  
  

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  GAAP Knowledge: Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  


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  Excel Proficiency: Intermediate-level MS Excel skills.
  


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  Initiative: Ability to research and follow up on non-standard situations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  


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  Communication: Strong interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all organizational levels, as well as with external customers and vendors.
  


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  Analytical Thinking: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to handle complex data.
  


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  Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and complete projects with minimal supervision.
  


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  Organization: Strong organizational skills, especially in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  


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  Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and efficiently within a team.
  


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  Software Proficiency: Experience with general ledger software, Lawson accounting software, and other industry-standard programs.