Zero Emission Industries

Senior Accountant

Edison, New Jersey, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$115kDetected 28 days ago

Data VisualizationFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelTaxProcess ImprovementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial Reporting

About the role

Zero Hiring is partnering with a leading multi-location retail organisation to recruit a Senior Accountant for their Edison, NJ finance team.
Our client is the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the #1 retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.
With 20+ retail locations across the tri-state area and continued expansion ahead, this role plays a critical part in managing the financial backbone of a high-volume, multi-location operation.

Responsibilities

System & Process Optimization: Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools.
Strategic Support: Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses that drive strategic initiatives, operational performance, and company growth.

Requirements

4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a retail, multi-entity, or high-volume operating environment.
Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and fixed asset accounting.
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling) to support analysis and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to mentor or train team members, reflecting readiness for a succession track into Accounting Manager.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data warehouse reporting tools to support automation, dashboarding, and enhanced analytics.

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
strong foundational accounting knowledge is essential for success in this role.
CPA credential or active progress toward CPA preferred, reflecting the technical depth required for GAAP compliance, lease accounting, audit leadership, and future managerial responsibilities.
Preferred Experience & Technical Skills:

Skills

Background in sales and use of tax compliance or multi-jurisdictional tax filings.
Exposure to new store accounting, lease review, and operational accounting in a multi-location retail model.
Experience driving process improvements that increase accuracy, automation, or efficiency within accounting operations.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all accounting processes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Referral bonuses up to $1,000
$95,000-$115,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
Our Hiring Process
We've designed our process to get you from application to offer in 2-3 weeks - no lengthy waiting periods, no unnecessary stages.

Benefits

Education & Experience Requirements
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting as low as $25 a week
Eligibility for company profit-sharing programme

Company info

We are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

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