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Robert Half lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in city of jersey city, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
A large, established organization in Jersey City is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance and accounting team. This role will have significant responsibility for the balance sheet across 17 business lines and is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant with experience working within a large, complex corporate environment.
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The position offers excellent visibility and a clear path for advancement to Manager, potentially within one year .
Responsibilities
Own and manage key balance sheet accounting activities across multiple business lines.
Perform monthly and quarterly close activities.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations .
Conduct balance sheet flux and variance analysis .
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Support financial reporting and other general accounting activities.
Work cross-functionally within a large finance and accounting organization.
Assist with process improvements and accounting initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance .
5+ years of accounting experience .
Current experience at the Senior Accountant level .
Strong experience with balance sheet accounting, reconciliations, close, and flux analysis .
Experience working within a large and/or complex organization .
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with an ERP system .
Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required .
Public/private accounting or insurance experience is especially attractive for candidates at the top end of the compensation range.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Clear advancement opportunity with a potential 1-year path to Manager .
Large finance and accounting organization with approximately 60–70 professionals .
Strong culture of growth and internal mobility.
Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the Jersey City office . xzgxqkn
Convenient location near public transportation.
Worksite address
city of jersey city, NJ, 07305, US
Who can apply
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