Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our retail finance team in Bergen County, New Jersey. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting recurring close cycles, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The position also contributes to compliance activities, cross-functional coordination, and ongoing efforts to improve accounting processes through better use of technology and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee core general ledger activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by organizing financial data, resolving variances, and helping keep reporting on schedule.

• Compile information for internal leadership, external reporting needs, lenders, and auditors by assembling accurate financial schedules and analysis.

• Administer accounting tasks tied to financing arrangements and vendor partnership programs, including maintaining records, issuing invoices, and tracking receivable balances.

• Review results for international entities and affiliated operations, reconcile balances, and partner with global accounting contacts to support timely reporting.

• Assist with annual audit activities and bank reviews by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting follow-up analysis.

• Coordinate sales and use tax activities with outside service providers, validate filings against internal records, and maintain organized compliance support files.

• Prepare use tax remittances and support registration or other related compliance requirements as business needs evolve.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort through process enhancements, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

• Provide support on special projects, ad hoc reporting, and financial analysis requests in partnership with the Controller and broader accounting team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong command of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and recurring close procedures.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience working in an ERP environment; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.