Staff Accountant II

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our team in Holmdel, NJ, in a hybrid work arrangement. We are looking for a detail-oriented finance professional who will provide accounting support for a high transaction and fast-paced environment. Responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records and ensuring accuracy in accounting transactions. This role follows compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Executes assigned month-end close responsibilities, including preparing assigned journal entries and completing account reconciliations, while supporting the overall close process.

• Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including managing high-volume asset activity (additions, disposals, and depreciation), ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation to the general ledger within established processes and controls.

• Responsible for daily cash reporting, including preparation and distribution of the cash report.

• Responsible for intercompany accounting and reconciliations, coordinating with internal and external teams to resolve differences.

• Performs lease (premise and equipment) coordination and manages lease documentation, including preparing and submitting lease forms and supporting quarterly lease reconciliations, with oversight.

• Prepares and completes assigned account reconciliations with supporting documentation and resolves variances.

• Analyzes account fluctuations and provides clear explanations for assigned areas.

• Supports the maintenance of prepaid expense schedules and related documentation.

• Prepares sales and use tax filings and supports tax-related requests.

• Supports financial, FAR, and SOX audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with audit inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field required.

• 3-5 years related experience in general ledger and financial reporting required.

• ERP experience required.

• BST Global Project Accounting Software experience preferred.

• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge in Excel.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.

• Willingness to work in a supportive and Team-oriented environment.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the company.

• Willing to adapt to change, curious about innovation and modernization in a dynamic workplace environment.

• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $70,840 to $99,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.