Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with month-end responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, maintain accuracy across core accounting processes, and help strengthen reporting and financial controls.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily cash activity by recording receipts accurately and ensuring posted transactions align with supporting records.
• Complete bank account reconciliations on a regular basis and research outstanding items to maintain clean and accurate balances.
• Contribute to both accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, helping to keep payment and billing workflows current and organized.
• Prepare routine accounting entries, including accruals, prepaid expense adjustments, and general ledger reclassifications.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and preserve clear supporting schedules for review and audit readiness.
• Assist with month-end close activities and provide reliable support for internal financial reporting needs.
• Analyze inconsistencies across the general ledger, cash records, payables, and receivables, then resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with external auditors, lenders, and tax advisors while also supporting process enhancements and system-related accounting initiatives.• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience in a staff or general accounting capacity.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to organize data, build reports, and work with tools such as PivotTables and advanced formulas.
• Experience using accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable financial systems.
• Ability to manage priorities independently, maintain organization, and meet recurring deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, sound analytical skills, and a proactive approach to investigating accounting issues.