Accountant (French speaking) - Newark
1 day ago
Job description
About Harbor ComplianceJoin Harbor Compliance, a pioneering leader in the compliance industry, recognized by Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Merging with Labyrinth, Inc.
in 2021, we've expanded our reach to over 35,000 clients, leveraging advanced technology to simplify business licensing and legal entity management.
We're a growing team, passionate about making compliance accessible and efficient for all businesses and nonprofits.About The Role
The Accountant at Harbor Compliance is a pivotal role dedicated to ensuring the integrity and predictability of financial reporting for assigned entities.
You will own the monthly close process end-to-end, producing accurate, audit-ready financials that serve as a trusted foundation for executive decision-making.
By championing clean reconciliations and proactive workflow improvements, you will foster an environment where financial clarity is maintained through process excellence rather than manual effort.
Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the monthly close process, ensuring all financials are accurate, supported, and ready for executive review.
Maintain the health of the balance sheet through comprehensive monthly reconciliations and the timely resolution of any open items.
Manage the end-to-end sales tax process, ensuring accurate registration, reporting, and remittance.
Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 standards, providing clear evidence for all revenue and cash-related accounts.
Facilitate seamless financial transitions for new acquisitions, developing and executing integration plans within defined timeframes.
Ensure constant audit and lender readiness by delivering high-quality documentation and maintaining processes that result in zero repeat findings.
Implement at least two measurable process improvements every six months to enhance automation, standardization, and reporting speed.
Provide clear, plain-language financial guidance to cross-functional partners in Operations, Legal, and People teams to resolve inquiries efficiently.
Requirements
2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically focused on owning the month-end close process in a fast-paced environment.
Proven expertise in GAAP fundamentals, accrual accounting, and managing complex balance sheet reconciliations.
Demonstrated experience managing sales tax compliance and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong technical proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new ERP tools.
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including the ability to build structured models, pivot tables, and robust error-checking functions.
Experience supporting external audits or formal financial reviews with clean work-papers and organized documentation.
A track record of taking end-to-end ownership of projects, including setting clear timelines and delivering results with minimal supervision.
Commitment to operational excellence through the regular creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Skills and Knowledge
Familiarity with SaaS or service-based business models, including multi-entity and deferred revenue concepts.
Experience with ERP implementation or the automation of manual accounting workflows.
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks and the maintenance of rigorous documentation for segregation of duties.
Accommodations
Harbor Compliance is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
Compensation
Compensation at the time of offer is based on factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of Harbor Compliance's total compensation package.
Other benefits may include health benefits, flexible paid time off, parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k), and educational reimbursement.
Note that the salary range and benefits apply only to U.S.-based candidates.Salary:
$75,000 - $85,000
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Harbor Compliance will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Harbor Compliance, or (c) consistent with Harbor Compliance's legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harbor Compliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
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