Accountant (CPA Preferred)
About the position
A well-established CPA and advisory firm in Union County, New Jersey, is seeking an Accountant to serve as the dedicated accounting lead for one of its largest and most valued clients. This high-visibility role involves owning the client account’s day-to-day accounting and serving as the primary contact for financial matters. The Accountant works closely with firm leadership and the client’s team to maintain accurate, organized, and timely financials. The role may require working on-site at the client’s location as needed, and includes helping scale accounting support as the account grows.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day accounting for a key local client account and serve as the primary point of contact for financial matters.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile financial records, financial statements, and general ledger activity.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain clean, well-organized financial data in Sage accounting software.
- Work on-site at the client’s location as needed to support operations and build a strong working relationship.
- Communicate with firm leadership and client stakeholders about deliverables, deadlines, and issues.
- Help scale accounting support as the account ramps up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Responsible and dependable, with comfort owning a client relationship.
Nice-to-haves
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
