Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite in Merchantville, NJ. Compensation is not specified in the posting. Thompson First Group is recruiting for a temporary assignment supporting a client’s finance team during an upcoming maternity leave. The role provides continuity for day-to-day accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, learning existing processes during cross-training and taking on responsibilities during the leave period.

What you'll do

• Support day-to-day accounting and finance activities
• perform accounts payable and accounts receivable work
• analyze financial data and identify trends or discrepancies
• assist with reporting and reconciliations
• review financial information for accuracy
• research discrepancies with internal departments
• use SAP and, when applicable, Cognos
• maintain financial records and supporting documentation
• provide analytical and accounting support to the Finance Director and team
• learn processes during cross-training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

merchantville nj

thompson first group

accounting

accounts payable

accounts receivable

financial analysis

financial reporting

sap

cognos

excel

temporary assignment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The assignment is intended to provide temporary coverage during a maternity leave, with a preferred start before January 2027 for cross-training and transition.

About the employer

ThompsonFirstGroup is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.