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Accountant II

Weichert, Realtors

Morris Plains, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Actuals, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), High School Diploma, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Morris Plains, NJ
POSTED
13 days ago

Weichert Workforce Mobility is hiring an Accountant II in Parsippany, NJ.  This is a hybrid position requiring one day in the office most weeks.  The Accountant II, under general supervision, is responsible for performing general and non routine accounting tasks requiring a thorough understanding of accounting principles.  The position provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and calculates month and quarterly client rebates.  The Accountant II also assists with month-end closings and the preparation of various financial reports.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Participates in the completion of month-end closings on a timely basis, including communicating with other areas whose input is needed for month-end close.
  • Works with the accounting team to ensure accuracy of the month-end close and validity of the amounts.
  • Prepares and analyzes consolidated reporting at all levels of the organization on actuals, budgets, forecasts and prior fiscal year.
  • Manages, in partnership with the company’s business unit leaders, operating expense budgeting, forecasting, and spending targets.
  • Analyzes actual operating results and identifies key financial and operating issues to be addressed; quantifies actual results versus budgets and forecast.
  • Conducts thorough research and analysis of variances to ensure data accuracy.
  • Assists in the creation and input of various upload files, as needed.
  • Serves as a back-up for various areas within the Shared Service Department.
  • Works on special projects for the US Controller and VP of Finance as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
  • Two (2) to four (4) years of applicable accounting experience
  • Experience using user-based accounting and financial systems preferred
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Understanding of the technical aspects of account analyses and financial statements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong customer service orientation

About the Company

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Weichert, Realtors

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation's leading providers of homeownership services by putting our customers first.
Today, we take the most pride in our ability to go beyond "full service." For example, no one can match our ability to market homes through our comprehensive Open House program. Also our unique contact center responds to website visitors' requests for information by connecting them to a local Sales Associate within minutes; other companies take up to 24 hours or more. Even more importantly, the neighborhood knowledge and personal attention of our friendly Sales Associates can help you realize your dreams.
In recent years, we've responded to the changing needs and concerns of people like you by turning Weichert sales offices into true "one-stop" destinations for the full range of real estate products and services. Unlike many of our competitors who claim to offer this service but only have an 800 number for you to call, we have a Weichert Gold® Services Manager* you can meet in your local Weichert office. He or she has the expertise to provide mortgage solutions and advice and to streamline the delivery of homeowners and title insurance and even assist with the many details of moving.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.weichert.com/