Staff Accountant $60k-$75k

Staff Accountant

Location: Englewood, NJ

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Client Site Approximately 3 Days per Week

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is a reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of keeping client accounting records accurate and current, responding to day-to-day accounting needs, and supporting smooth year-end and tax processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, client interaction, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general accounting and bookkeeping support for firm clients.
• Work on-site at a client’s Englewood, NJ office approximately three days per week , with the schedule varying based on client needs.
• Serve as a day-to-day accounting resource for the client and respond to routine accounting questions.
• Perform monthly QuickBooks reviews, clean-up, and account maintenance , including review of invoices and checkbook activity.
• Post and code client transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts and classes using invoices, bank records, and other supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the general ledger by preparing, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including:
• Balance sheets
• Income statements
• Cash flow reports
• Reconcile general ledger balances, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and other key accounts against supporting schedules and source documents.
• Identify discrepancies or unusual items and communicate them to the engagement manager.
• Support year-end procedures, including:
• Cash tie-outs
• Accounts payable searches
• Accounts receivable review
• 1099 preparation
• Assist with organizing and preparing client files for tax preparation.
• Help respond to tax notices and review related correspondence.
• Maintain follow-up lists to ensure client requests, outstanding items, and open questions are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal engagement teams through responsive and proactive communication.
• Manage time effectively between on-site client responsibilities and other assigned engagements while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience required .
• Experience with data imports preferred.
• Yardi experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately within established budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to the client’s Englewood, NJ office up to three days per week .

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and comfortable working directly with clients. They are proactive in identifying issues, organized in managing follow-ups, and able to balance multiple engagements while maintaining accuracy and strong client service.