Staff Accountant

Salary: $ 53,500.00

We have partnered with a growing organization in the Northern New Jersey area to provide them with a Staff Accountant. The company operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and values HR professionals who can support employees while maintaining strong compliance and operational standards. Please review the description below and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Staff Accountant:


#1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


#2. 0 to 2 years of accounting or finance experience


#3. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting


#4. Strong Excel skills including reporting and data management


#5. High attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

• Assist with preparation and posting of journal entries to the general ledger
• Support month end and year end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, receivables, accruals, and intercompany accounts
• Maintain and update accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation and organization of documentation for external audits
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP standards
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Support financial reporting and ad hoc reporting as needed

Requirements of the Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0 to 2 years of accounting or finance experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• High attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUP and PivotTables
• Exposure to financial analysis or reporting

Other Key Requirements:

• 100% onsite
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Staff Accountant:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement

About Relevante, Inc. - the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job


Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn