Hybrid Senior Accountant - Pennsauken, NJ ($90,000-$100,000)We're hiring a Hybrid Senior Accountant to own key areas of the month-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is highly confident with debits/credits, thrives in a structured close process, and is an advanced Excel user who can streamline reconciliations and reporting.
Location & Schedule- Location: Pennsauken, NJ
- Work Model: Hybrid (mix of in-office and remote; schedule to be discussed)
- Salary: $90,000-$100,000 (based on experience)
Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close Ownership- Execute and support the full month-end close process, ensuring all entries are complete, accurate, and posted on time.
- Prepare, record, and review journal entries with strong debit/credit precision (accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses, amortization, depreciation).
- Maintain and improve close checklists, timelines, and deliverables to ensure consistent on-time close.
Reconciliations & Financial Accuracy- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AP/AR-related accounts, accrued expenses, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, intercompany, and other key accounts as applicable).
- Investigate variances, identify root causes, and propose/execute corrective actions.
- Ensure general ledger activity is properly supported and documented, with clear audit trails.
Reporting & Excel-Driven Analysis- Build and maintain Excel-based schedules and close workpapers, using advanced functions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Create/refresh month-end reporting packages and support financial statement preparation.
- Automate and improve recurring reports using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query preferred) to reduce manual effort.
Cross-Functional Support- Partner with AP/AR, operations, and FP&A (as applicable) to ensure proper coding, timing, and classification of transactions.
- Support audit requests and provide documentation for internal/external reviews.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives related to close efficiency, reconciliation quality, and reporting consistency.
Required Qualifications- 2-4 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role (or comparable scope and ownership).
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits/credits and general ledger mechanics.
- Hands-on experience owning key portions of the month-end close process.
- Advanced Excel skills (required): pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, nested formulas; ability to manage complex reconciliations and schedules.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems. Excel
- Power Query/Power Pivot experience and/or light automation mindset.
- Exposure to audits, internal controls, and documentation standards.
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)- Independently manages assigned close tasks and journal entries with minimal oversight.
- Reconciliations are accurate, timely, and supported with clear documentation.
- Excel workpapers are clean, efficient, and improve the team's ability to analyze balances and variances quickly.
- Identifies at least 1-2 opportunities to streamline close/reconciliation processes.
Compensation & Benefits- Base Salary: $90,000-$100,000
- Hybrid work flexibility
Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and a hybrid work schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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