Sr. Accountant

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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Princeton, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations, journal preparation, and oversight of grant and endowment-related transactions.Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid holidays, 35 hour work weeks with 1 hour lunch.Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity correctly and verifying that entries align with accounting standards and internal policies.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are classified accurately across reporting periods.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Oversee accounting work related to grants and endowments, including tracking activity and confirming proper treatment of restricted funds.• Analyze account fluctuations and provide clear explanations for variances identified during the close and reconciliation process.• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation, clarify transactions, and improve the accuracy of financial data.• Assist with accounting process updates or system-related changes as needed, while maintaining continuity and control over financial records.