Description We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join a growing start-up company in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our accounting operations, streamlining processes, and supporting financial planning and analysis initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all journal entries are properly recorded. • Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial records. • Collaborate with the controller to implement system upgrades and improve operational workflows. • Support procurement processes and oversee order-to-cash activities to optimize efficiency. • Conduct inventory reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking and reporting. • Prepare for audit reviews by compiling necessary documentation and ensuring compliance. • Build out financial planning and analysis (FP& A) capabilities by automating processes and creating insightful reports. • Own specific departmental reporting responsibilities, working closely with the existing accounting team. • Contribute to the development of accounting structures and responsibilities to support company growth. Requirements • Proven experience in month-end close processes and financial reporting. • Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entry preparation. • Expertise in account reconciliation and bank reconciliation procedures. • Familiarity with inventory reconciliation and procurement workflows. • Ability to collaborate on system upgrades and operational improvements. • Experience with FP& A functions, including automation and reporting. • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .