Senior Accountant - Hybrid

Kforce's client, a publicly traded growing company is seeking a Senior Accountant in Princeton, NJ. The role is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. This role reports to the Accounting Manager. Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial data management, journal entries, account reconciliations, timely completion, and assistance with monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting for various components of the company. This person will also be responsible for other ad hoc projects. This company offers opportunities to advance, 15% year end target bonus along with a good work life balance and fantastic benefits! Key Tasks:

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process within clearly specified timeframes, following established internal control processes and procedures
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close
• Duties include analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and equity transactions, preparation of financial statements, and general accounting support for financed and non-financed projects
• Prepare monthly draw packages for assigned construction projects
• Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain, and update reporting templates and data queries
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements of multiple construction projects in accordance with GAAP to comply with the reporting requirements of the lender and ownership agreements, which include tax equity and cash equity ownership structures
• In close collaboration with other technical accounting professionals, assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules
• Collaborate with and respond to ad hoc requests from key stakeholders within the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• CPA and/or Master's in accounting preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in public accounting audit and/or corporate accounting out of a large company
• Knowledge of ERP accounting system
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including performing financial and analytical computations in Excel
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing working requirements
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrate a -can-do- attitude in embracing company goals and initiatives
• Energy industry (or real estate company) experience is preferred
• SAP experience is a plus