Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Eatontown, NJ
Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Eatontown, NJ.

The Staff Accountant will play an important role in supporting the Company's day-to-day accounting operations and maintaining accurate financial records. This position will have hands-on responsibility for general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller and will have exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, financial reporting, and special projects.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities while working collaboratively with the accounting team and other departments.

Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting & General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in general ledger, vendor, and customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules as needed.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and organized financial records.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the close process.
• Review account balances and investigate unusual or unexpected activity.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information for management review.
• Help ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process accounts payable invoices and verify supporting documentation.
• Assist with vendor payments and resolve vendor account discrepancies.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing and cash applications.
• Monitor customer accounts and assist with collection follow-up.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies.

Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain financial schedules, reports, and account analyses.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Support management with accounting information and financial reporting as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accounting records and documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with Company procedures.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Participate in accounting projects and other special projects as assigned.
• Provide accounting support to the Accounting Manager and Controller as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4+ years of accounting experience , preferably in a Staff Accountant, General Accountant, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dependable accounting professional who takes ownership of their work and is committed to getting things right .

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process. They should be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

This position is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with 2–4+ years of experience who wants to continue developing their skills across a broad range of accounting functions while working directly with the Accounting Manager and Controller.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Reliable and accountable
• Analytical and comfortable solving problems
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed
• A strong communicator and team player
• Interested in learning and growing within the accounting function

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options through Aflac
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Stable and growing company environment
• Direct exposure to the Accounting Manager and Controller
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of accounting functions
• Exposure to financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where your work will have a meaningful role in the Company's accounting operations.

Rather than being limited to one area of accounting, the Staff Accountant will gain experience across general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, AP, AR, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and process improvement .

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced accounting leadership while continuing to build a strong foundation in all areas of accounting.

Apply Today

If you are an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career and contribute to a collaborative accounting team, we encourage you to apply.

Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Eatontown, NJ
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-Time