Staff Accountant

Zabransky Mechanical Corporation Location: Little Ferry, NJ About Zabransky Mechanical Corporation: Zabransky Mechanical Corporation is a well-established mechanical contracting company with over $25 million in annual revenue and approximately 60 employees. The company specializes in mechanical construction, installation, maintenance, and related contracting services, with a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and long-term client relationships. Position Summary: Zabransky Mechanical Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the company. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, managing AP/AR activities, supporting payroll administration, and preparing financial reports for management. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience working in a construction or project-based environment, and the ability to take ownership of accounting processes while collaborating closely with management and external accounting professionals. Key Responsibilities: General Ledger & Month-End Close: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepare and post journal entries. Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Process vendor invoices and payments. Manage customer invoicing and collections. Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances. Assist in maintaining positive vendor and customer relationships. Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll and maintain payroll records. Prepare and file payroll-related reports. Assist with payroll tax compliance and year-end reporting requirements. Maintain employee payroll documentation and records. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports, including: Profit & Loss Statements. Balance Sheets. Trial Balances. Cash Flow Reporting. Assist management with financial analysis and reporting needs. Construction Accounting & Job Costing: Support job cost tracking and project accounting activities. Monitor project-related expenses and allocations. Assist with construction-specific accounting functions and reporting. Audit & CPA Support: Maintain organized accounting records and supporting schedules. Prepare workpapers and documentation for external CPAs and auditors. Assist with annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation processes. Additional Responsibilities: Maintain vendor, customer, and employee master files. Assist with process improvements and special projects. Support management with ad hoc accounting and financial requests. Qualifications: Required: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 3-7+ years of accounting experience. Strong knowledge of: General Ledger Accounting. Journal Entries. Account Reconciliations. Financial Reporting. Month-End Close. Accounts Payable & Receivable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Construction industry accounting experience. Experience with Sage accounting software. Knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting. Multi-state payroll experience. Experience supporting external audits and CPA reviews. CPA designation or CPA-track candidate a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr