Senior Accountant - HYBRID

Title: Senior Accountant
Hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days remote
Location: Princeton, NJ
Compensation: $90-115k
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401K and generous PTO

Overview

Open due to internal movement. Senior Accountant role with our Princeton client. 4 years of experience in public accounting or month-end close preferred. CPA and/or Master’s in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Perform analytical functions related to the general ledger month-end close.
• Prepare monthly invoices and ensure timely and accurate settlements.
• Research and analysis of merchant energy activity and fuel-related costs in the CAISO Market.
• Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain, and update reporting templates and data queries.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support financial statement assertions and the performance of internal control over financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Compile financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
• Work with internal/external groups to ensure reported financial results are completed timely/accurately in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with explaining to management the financial performance of the projects.
• Support ad hoc requests from external auditors and key stakeholders within the organization.
• Prepare financial schedules, respond to data requests, and provide support for audit selections.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA and/or Master’s in accounting preferred.
• 4 years of experience in general accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• SAP Experience.
• Understanding and application of GAAP and internal control processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including performing financial and analytical computations in Excel.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting systems.
• Energy industry experience, specifically in the CAISO Market is preferred.