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Weichert Co. Accountant II in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Accountant II
Morris Plains, New Jersey, 07950, United States
Weichert Workforce Mobility is hiring an Accountant II in Parsippany, NJ. This is a hybrid position requiring two in office days. 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
