Accountant

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Pompton Plains, New Jersey, US, 07444

Job Title: Staff Accountant 

Reports To: Controller 

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 

 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our growing team at a private equity–backed home services company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be a key contributor to day-to-day accounting operations while helping drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and standardize practices across a multi-entity, acquisition-driven platform. 

 

This is a hands-on role that will actively participate in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Core Accounting 

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes 
  • Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations 
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting 
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities 
  • Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP 

 

AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement) 

  • Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments 
  • Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations 
  • Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO 
  • Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls 
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements 
  • Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities 

 

Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement 

  • Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities 
  • Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition 
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting 
  • Develop and document standardized accounting policies and procedures (SOPs) 
  • Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness 

 

Standardization & Integration 

  • Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the accounting infrastructure 
  • Drive consistency in chart of accounts, policies, and reporting practices across entities 
  • Partner with field teams to align operational processes with accounting standards 

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
  • 2-5+ years of accounting experience 
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, including accrual accounting principles 
  • Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR functions 
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.) 
  • Experience identifying and correcting accrual and revenue/expense recognition issues 
  • Exposure to process improvement or system implementations 

 

Key Competencies 

  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness 
  • Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset 
  • Willingness to be hands-on while also thinking strategically 
  • Effective communication across finance and operations teams 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

 

Why Join Us 

  • High-impact, hands-on role with visibility to leadership 
  • Opportunity to help build and standardize accounting in a growing platform 
  • Exposure to M&A and operational scaling in a PE-backed environment 
  • Collaborative, performance-driven culture 

 

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