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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Accountant (General Ledger) to join our apparel client's Finance Department.
This role will report to the Accounting Manager and is a great fit for someone with strong accounting knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will be responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany invoices, and multi-state sales tax filings.
This role is onsite in Westwood, NJ 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Post journal entries, allocations, and accruals.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper classification of transactions.
- Analyze general ledger activity and prepare balance sheet reconciliations (prepaid expenses, fixed assets, AR, accrued expenses).
- Process intercompany invoices and reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate depreciation.
- Reconcile monthly credit card accounts.
- Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns.
- Analyze expense accounts and support monthly close.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and shorten the close cycle.
- Assist with external audits and ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail or multi-entity environments
- Solid GAAP knowledge and strong GL accounting skill
- SAP Experience
- Familiarity with multi-state sales tax filings
- Proficiency in Excel
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership
Salary $70-80K
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