OverviewThe Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities, financial reporting, loan portfolio accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering functions while serving as a key subject matter expert for General Ledger processes and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (DFO).
This role combines technical accounting expertise with financial analysis and portfolio management responsibilities to support management decision-making, financial reporting, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while providing meaningful business insights to Finance leadership and executive management.
This is a hybrid position. Must be able to work Tuesday/Thursday at our Somerset, NJ location.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Review, analyze, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and review journal entries to support accurate and timely month-end close activities.
- Develop expertise in key business processes and related accounting impacts.
- Support financial analysis and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
- Prepare and present financial results, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
- Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and key business performance metrics.
- Maintain ownership of loan portfolio accounting, reporting, and related financial processes.
- Review loan portfolio performance, customer exposure, reserve adequacy, and credit risk indicators.
- Prepare portfolio reporting, reserve calculations, exposure analyses, and executive commentary.
- Evaluate financial risks and provide recommendations related to customer financing programs and portfolio performance.
- Lead recurring cross-functional meetings with Finance, Legal, Sales, and business partners regarding portfolio performance and risk management.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancement initiatives.
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems, reporting tools, and procedures.
- Support ERP implementation, optimization, and expansion initiatives.
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to accounting team members.
- Perform special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3-5 years working in the Accounting field
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially excel)
- Strong understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Strong result orientation, pro-activity, self-motivated and ownership
- Well-organized with ability to prioritize
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulations
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability • Commitment to continuous self, team, and process improvement
What we have to offer:Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits24/7 virtual medical careEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family401(k) with company matchCompany-paid life insuranceSupplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your childrenShort-term and long-term disability insurancePre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent CarePet InsuranceCommuter accounts
Company Values
We Create Trust – We value the opinions of our customers and colleagues. We promote a work environment based on inclusion, honesty, integrity and respect. We always keep our promises.
We are Team Players – We collaborate and network effectively across Demant. We take initiative and help each other to achieve our ambitious goals.
We Create Innovative Solutions – We challenge ourselves to improve and find new, value-adding solutions. We are curious to share ideas and insights to increase our collective innovativeness.
We Apply a Can-do attitude – We always look for opportunities to win the business and do our best to add value to our customers. We find solutions and act.