Senior Accountant

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

Required Experience: 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.

Experience utilizing and navigating multiple ERP systems, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, streamline workflows, and support system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP — including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts, and producing accurate internal financial statements and management reports. Variance & Budget Analysis: Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period financial changes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership to support business decision-making. Store Operations Accounting: Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational decisions.

Lease & Fixed Asset Management: Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts, preparation of required schedules, and maintenance of accurate fixed asset records—additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation. Sales & Use Tax Compliance: Prepare, file, and analyze multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with state and local regulations; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas. Audit & Compliance: Lead the annual audit process by coordinating directly with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documentation.

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

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; strong foundational accounting knowledge is essential for success in this role.

Proven experience supporting or leading audit preparation, including developing schedules, reconciling supporting documentation, and interacting with external auditors.