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Engage Partners Inc. lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in township of edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant
Onsite/New Jersey
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We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, and cost accounting. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and experience with landed costs, inventory management, and international trade transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and budget-to-actual variance analyses in accordance with GAAP.
Manage landed cost accounting, including freight, duties, tariffs, customs fees, and brokerage charges.
Track goods in transit and reconcile inventory across multiple warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger and monitor reserves for slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
Support wholesale accounting, including customer chargebacks, markdowns, co-op advertising allowances, and trade deductions.
Assist with audits, internal controls, and customs or trade compliance documentation.
Review and mentor accounting staff and clerks, serving as a resource for complex accounting questions.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, month-end close efficiency, and ERP system utilization.
Support financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Controller or CFO.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience;
import/export, apparel,consumer goods, or wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, landed costs, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
CPA certification or progress toward a CPA preferred, but not required. xzgxqkn
Preferred Experience: Familiarity with international trade documentation, overseas sourcing, multi-currency accounting, and EDI-based wholesale customer deductions.
Worksite address
township of edison, NJ, 08818, US
Who can apply
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