Senior Accountant (CPA Preferred)

About the Role

A well-established CPA and advisory firm in Union County, New Jersey, is looking for a Senior Accountant to serve as the dedicated accounting lead for one of its largest and most valued clients. This is a high-visibility position with real ownership: you'll be the go-to resource for the account, working closely with firm leadership and the client's team to keep the financials accurate, organized, and on schedule.

This is an on-site role based at the firm's Cranford office, with regular visits to the client's nearby location. It's a great fit for a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys face-to-face client work and wants to make a visible impact.

What You'll Do

• Own day-to-day accounting for a key local client account and serve as the primary point of contact for financial matters
• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial records, financial statements, and general ledger activity
• Support month-end close and financial reporting with accuracy and attention to deadlines
• Maintain clean, well-organized financial data in Sage accounting software
• Work on-site at the client's location as needed to support operations and build a strong working relationship
• Communicate clearly with firm leadership and client stakeholders on deliverables, deadlines, and issues
• Help scale accounting support as the account ramps up

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Responsible, dependable, and comfortable owning a client relationship
• Must be able to commute to Cranford, NJ, and travel to a nearby client site