New Jersey Transit

4324 Senior Accountant

New Jersey Transit • $75K — $95K *
Bethesda, MD 20817In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with project accounting and government contract compliance regulations

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage daily and month-end close entries
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Develop understanding of client accounting operations and software
  • Assist external auditors with necessary documentation
  • Recommend and implement internal controls and procedures
  • Interact with clients for accounting needs
  • Supervise lower-level accounting staff

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with hybrid remote options
  • Opportunity for professional development and leadership
  • Exposure to diverse accounting practices across multiple clients
  • Work directly with clients in a collaborative setting
  • Potential for CPA sponsorship for continued education
Full Job Description
4324 Senior Accountant
4324 | US Citizen

Job Description:

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.
  • Prepares complex reconciliations for necessary balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed.
  • Lead/prepare month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client. Obtains a working knowledge of the client's accounting software packages. Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures established by the client.
  • Assists external auditors and tax accountants at year- end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
  • Assists in preparation of the client's year-end 1099 submissions.
  • Recommends, designs, and implements any necessary department controls and procedures.
  • Interacts with client as needed.
  • Supervise/manage lower level staff


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
  • Full Cycle Accounting
  • Utmost discretion, strong ethics
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the accounting field
  • Strong understanding of Accounting Principles, knowledge of GAAP
  • Advanced understanding of general and subsidiary ledgers and financial statements
  • Understanding of government contract compliance regulations found in the FAR, CAS, etc.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Extremely detail orientated with strong analytical skills
  • Good time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives and client requirements
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid remote/home environment


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CPA license preferred
  • Unanet Accounting System
  • Project Accounting experience


CLEARANCE:

  • US Citizenship required


Job Details

City : Bethesda

State : Maryland

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Learn more about New Jersey Transit
Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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