Senior Accountant

Salary: $50-65/hour pay rate

Overview

Temp to perm opportunity in Princeton, NJ! The position will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities for operations to help ensure that the books are closed on time, in accordance with GAAP, and without material misstatement. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Complete monthly accounting close, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work closely with the plants, legal, asset management, etc., to understand various operational issues and related accounting implications.
• Coordinating payments with Treasury and accounts payable team members.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, including the ability and experience to meet firm deadlines, including monthly close on a defined schedule.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Hybrid schedule, e.g., 4 days in the office, and the balance of the week is remote

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Knowledge of general ledger and reporting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with knowledge of advanced features such as pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience in general financial accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Pursuing or holds CPA, preferred. 
• Prior experience in the energy industry or a similar commodity-based business is preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated planning and organizing skills; ability to think strategically/long-term.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail
• Strong time management skills applications