Senior Accountant

Kforce is seeking a Senior Accountant in Holmdel, NJ. This role involves performing journal entries, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing financial schedules, reconciling balance sheets, ensuring compliance with internal controls, assisting with tax filings, and managing lease accounting and fixed asset activities. The Senior Accountant will also support financial statements, audits, and contribute to special projects like mergers and system integrations. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this position.

Must Have

• Perform journal entries, variance analysis, and support month-end close.
• Prepare financial schedules and reconcile balance sheets.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tax filings and related reporting.
• Manage lease accounting, capitalization schedules, and fixed asset activities.
• Support preparation of financial statements, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Several years of experience in general ledger, financial reporting, and account analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel functions.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on Service Contract Act project)

Responsibilities:

• Perform journal entries, variance analysis, and support month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Prepare financial schedules and reconcile balance sheets, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, including documentation and approvals
• Assist with tax filings and related reporting for sales, use, property, and income taxes
• Manage lease accounting, capitalization schedules, and fixed asset activities in accordance with applicable standards
• Support preparation of financial statements, audits, and regulatory submissions
• Contribute to special projects such as mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Several years of experience in general ledger, financial reporting, and account analysis at a senior level
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think critically, and collaborate effectively
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and initiative in driving projects forward
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and continuous process improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.