Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Your expertise will help drive financial integrity and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, working with diverse financial software and accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing and vendor payments using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with payroll management tasks utilizing systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Support compliance efforts related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and assist in internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to support organizational goals.
• Maintain detailed records of financial transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards when applicable.

– Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

QuickBooks: 5 years (Required)

Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Required)

Location:

Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

Proven experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.

Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms; experience with Workday or UltiPro is advantageous.

Knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation.

Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Paychex and experience handling accounts payable/receivable processes.

Ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy using 10-key typing skills; experience with double-entry bookkeeping is essential.

Solid understanding of GAAP standards as well as technical accounting principles; experience with SOX compliance is highly desirable.

Excellent analytical skills combined with strong math aptitude; ability to interpret financial data effectively.

Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and support audit activities confidently.

Join us as a Staff Accountant and become an integral part of a vibrant team dedicated to maintaining financial excellence while fostering your professional growth!

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $80000

Salary Max: $100000

Currency Type: USD