Staff Accountant

Kforce's client, a rapidly growing publicly traded company, is seeking a Staff Accountant in Princeton, NJ. The role is in office 3 days a week & 2 days remote. This role will perform accounting for the end-to-end asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and disposal, while supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, and audit activities. In addition, the role contributes to process optimization by leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and asset management insights. The Staff Accountant collaborates cross-functionally to drive consistency in capital expenditure tracking and enhance overall financial transparency. This company offers great benefits along with career advancement & a 15% target bonus. Responsibilities:

• Perform fixed asset accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated fixed asset roll-forwards
• Assist with the analysis and preparation of schedules for inclusion in the quarterly controller's packages that are presented to senior management
• Preparation of quarterly/annual fixed asset schedules in accordance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements for inclusion in the periodic financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information reported on SEC Form 10-Q/10-K
• Assist in providing requested deliverables and any follow-up requests for additional support to the internal and external auditors
• Provide support on technical accounting issues
• Assist with testing relevant accounting and fixed asset system upgrades and enhancements
• Assist with special projects
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting audit &/or corporate accounting
• Working knowledge and general understanding of U.S. GAAP, especially as it relates to fixed asset accounting is a plus
• Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting
• Project participation and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate fast-paced environments with tight deadlines; Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources
• Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of accounting/reporting software, specifically SAP or OneStream XF is a plus
• Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendations or decisions; Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets
• Ability to observe and identify key details

• A CPA designation or working toward certification is a plus
• Public accounting experience

* SAP S/4HANA

• Experience implementing or working with automation or AI-based workflows
• Energy industry experience
• Ability to work productively and independently in a team environment
• Ability to use AI tools to analyze large datasets and generate insights