Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant

Full-Time

Onsite-Princeton, NJ

Company Overview

NIKSUN is a Princeton, New Jersey-based technology company founded in 1997 with a mission to protect critical infrastructure by making the unknown known. NIKSUN provides innovative solutions for cybersecurity, compliance, network performance, and observability, helping enterprises and government organizations gain real-time visibility across their IT and network environments.

At the core of NIKSUN's technology is Olympus, an AI-native platform that unifies security, performance, and observability on a single data platform. The platform brings together data from across networks, endpoints, applications, and infrastructure to help organizations detect threats, investigate incidents, identify root causes, improve performance, and automate response.

NIKSUN's technology is trusted by more than 1,000 enterprises and government organizations across 30+ countries and is designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise, government, defense, and other critical environments. The company continues to invest heavily in engineering, research, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized
Senior Corporate Accountant
to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, expense processing, month-end close, and sales tax compliance. This position will work closely with the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with month-end, audit, and other accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and purchase orders.
• Match purchase orders, receiving slips, and vendor invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Process vendor payments, weekly check runs, domestic and international wire transfers, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 forms, and assist with 1099 reporting.
• Handle Accounts Receivable activities, including customer receipt postings, collections, customer account management, and credit analysis.
• Prepare bank deposits and perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and update AmeriFlex HRA/FSA worksheets and related records.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly multi-state sales tax returns, manage state registrations, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with the Billing Department to ensure accurate sales tax calculations and invoices.
• Assist with General Ledger maintenance, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L expense analysis.
• Participate in monthly and year-end closing activities, including preparation of accruals and financial reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other corporate accounting activities.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.
• Manage inventory costing, reporting, margin analysis, and cost of sales/inventory reconciliations.
• Conduct stock counts, maintain inventory records, and perform inventory valuation.
• Track inventory loaners and assist with inventory-related ERP processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in
  accounting, Finance, or a related field
  .
• 11+ years of hands-on experience in general accounting
  .
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify appropriate resolutions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setup is preferred.
• Proven experience preparing and filing multi-state sales tax returns.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a general accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 (Peachtree) is required.
• Strong proficiency in
  Microsoft Excel
  , including experience working with financial reports and reconciliation worksheets.
• Experience with
  Citibank Positive Pay
  or similar banking platforms is a plus.
• Experience with sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and audit support is preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Accountability and ownership

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to manage confidential information

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or protected veteran status.