Accountant

Job Summary:

The accountant is chiefly responsible for overseeing the operations of the entire accounting department. They are the first point of contact for business clients and will manage the resolution of any issues that arise. Collaborates closely with the Business Solutions department to seamlessly provide clients with a full spectrum of services. Evaluates and ensures that the work of the accounting team meets or exceeds company standards.

Supevisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees employees responsible for financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and payroll.
• Implements internal control policies and procedures for all accounting department activities.
• Oversees employee training programs and identifies training needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and supervises the development of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements for our clients.
• Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements, activity reports and financial forecasts.
• Supervises the set-up of new accounts, reconciled accounts, and monthly books closing.
• Prepares financial reports to track our client’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
• Ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or international financial reporting standards.
• Reviews financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations; identifies development opportunities and new services that can be beneficial to our clients.
• Provides clients with short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Confirms accuracy and oversees the filing of quarterly and annual reports.
• Advises Business Solutions department on and assists with implementation of accounting and budgeting policies, particularly for setting up new business clients.
• Prepares required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of accounting experience required.
• CPA designation highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location