Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 422373
Apply return to results Senior Accountant - Financial Institution
Location: Whitehouse Station, NJ

Schedule: 5 days a week in the office

Salary: $90,000

Role Overview
A well-established financial institution is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This key position involves preparing financial reports, managing regulatory filings, overseeing internal controls, and supporting critical finance department projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial reports for the bank, parent company, and subsidiaries
• Review month-end closing activities and manage Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, and Investment portfolios
• Draft and review SEC reports (10-Q, 10-K) and quarterly FDIC Call Reports
• Ensure general ledger accuracy, perform daily balancing, and monthly reconciliations
• Participate in internal control assessments, SOX compliance, and coordinate with external auditors
• Create comprehensive reports for executive management and the board of directors
• Provide coaching and training to Staff Accountants
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from various departments and senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 3 years of accounting experience (required)
• Experience in banking and regulatory/SEC reporting (strongly preferred)
• CPA certification (preferred)

Skills

• Proficient in financial software systems (e.g., general ledger and reporting tools)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Qualified candidates will join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional financial services. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
 

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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