Senior Accountant

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization offering excellent benefits and a clear path for professional growth. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a structured environment, values accuracy and internal controls, and is looking to contribute meaningfully to financial operations and long-term organizational success.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of the books of accounts and projects, including overall management of the General Ledger. This position performs and/or oversees daily routine accounting operations and participates in year-end closing and annual budget procedures under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or oversees accounts receivable functions, including:

• Recording receipts

• Issuance of monthly statements

• Collection efforts

• Monthly reporting

• Other accounts receivable related tasks

Performs and/or oversees daily accounting processing, including:

• Accounts payable/disbursement function

• Bank deposits and recording

• Payroll recording

• Other daily accounting functions

• Performs and/or oversees reconciliation and analysis of bank and general ledger accounts and other monthly and quarterly tasks.

Participates in year-end closing and annual budget preparation, including:

• Preparation of various accounting schedules for annual audit

• Preparation of schedules and templates for annual budget

• Other tasks related to year-end closing and budget processing

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting with a minimum of 20 accounting-related credits

• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in an accounting or finance capacity is essential

• Interfund (intercompany) experience is a plus

• Mercer County residency preferred

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods used in operation and maintenance of the General Ledger

• Knowledge of the methods used to prepare accounting and other financial reports

• Computer literacy in spreadsheets and financial reporting systems

• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to establish and maintain records and files

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Capability of working with little to no supervision

• Particular attention to internal controls, accuracy, and detail

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Reliability, punctuality, and trustworthiness