Overview:
Our client is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a Staff Accountant for monthly closing processes and financial analysis support within the Finance Team. The position is based in Secaucus, NJ.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Support month-end close process including preparation of journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation and P&L analysis with supporting schedules
• Review vendors activities to determine accruals for the month
• Bank and Credit card reconciliations
• Record fixed assets including CIP, depreciation, and amortization
• Work with accounts payable department to ensure proper coding of invoices
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns for various states
• Prepare 1099’s at year end
• Work cross-functionally with other groups (i.e., accounts payable, treasury and business leaders) on day-to-day operations of the business
• Seek solutions for accounting problems and make recommendations for process improvements
• Support external financial audit activities
• Assist in special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in accounting
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Self-motivated with a minimum level of oversight
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills and interest in identifying and fixing problems
• Proactive, motivated and self-starter with roll-up-the-sleeves work ethics
• An Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and work with deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Table and V lookups
• Experience with the following financial systems required:  Navision
• Retail industry experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.the basis of disability

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nicholas Cretella