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Description

Growing, distributor located in the South Jersey area is looking to add highly technical, Senior Accountant with proven mergers & acquisitions expertise to their accounting department. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate purchase accounting, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and seamless integration of newly acquired entities into the company’s financial systems and processes. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, goal-driven, excellent time management abilities, team player, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

How you will make an impact

• Implement revenue generating control systems

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Assist in financial due diligence by reviewing target company financial statements

• Review and approve accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Lead assigned portions of the month-end close process to ensure timely completion

• Analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies

• Maintain accurate records of transaction costs and evaluate capitalization vs. expensing treatment

• Partner with internal and external auditors during M& A transaction reviews

• Provide accounting guidance to business leaders on transaction-related matters

• Identify accounting and reporting risks, potential adjustments, and post-acquisition integration issues

Requirements

The ideal Senior Accountant will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.

Other requirements for the Senior Accountant role include and are not limited to:

• 6+ years of accounting experience within a large public firm

• CPA preferred

• Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables)

• SAP a PLUS

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and standards

For more information on this Senior Accountant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2902 and reference JO#03710-0013281005.

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