Senior Accountant

The Vitamin Shoppe

Senior Accountant responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing reports at The Vitamin Shoppe. Focused on general accounting activities to ensure proper accounting control procedures.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSecaucus • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations, escalation and resolution of issues, and meeting deadlines.
Prepare and record journal entries.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger.
Prepare and review open PO accruals to ensure completeness and accuracy of expenses incurred but not invoiced.
Monitor and analyze G&A expenses, including identifying trends, variances, and required accrual adjustments.
Ensure proper expense recognition and partner with various business owners.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Conduct balance sheet analytics and prepare variance commentary.
Ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Perform variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet accounts.
Support financial reporting and trend analysis.
Maintain accounting controls.
Support internal and external audits.
Work collaboratively with the Accounting, Finance, and various other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
Participate in ad hoc projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of experience and instruction, CPA preferred
4 - 6 years accounting experience
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation
Detail oriented
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
Problem solving and analytical skills
Able to work in team environment
Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

account reconciliationjournal entriesfinancial reportingvariance analysisaccrual accountingG&A expense analysisbalance sheet analyticsaccounting controlsfinancial analysismonthly close processes

Soft Skills

detail orientedproblem solvinganalytical skillsteam collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA