Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantLooking to take the next step in your accounting career with a stable, growing company that truly invests in its people? This Staff Accountant role offers hands-on responsibility, modern systems exposure, and a clear path for advancement.Salary: 80,000-90,000 plus bonus Location: Metuchen, NJ - Fully onsiteWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:• Join a financially stable trucking and warehousing company with 50+ years in business• Be part of a growing organization with real opportunities for career advancement• Work closely with a Controller and gain exposure to higher-level accounting projects• Hands-on role with ownership of key accounting processes, not just data entry• Opportunity to streamline and improve accounting procedures and workflows• Collaborative, people-first culture that values ideas, growth, and initiative• Exposure to Sage 300 and advanced planning tools like Prophesy and NexGen• Competitive benefits package including medical, 401(k), life, dental, vision, and bonus eligibilityKey Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:• Perform general ledger entries and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts• Manage month-end close activities and support accurate financial reporting• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules with analytical review• Utilize Sage 300 to streamline accounting tasks and reporting• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed• Support the Controller with special accounting projects and process improvementsQualifications for the Staff Accountant:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting• 5+ years of general staff accounting experience• Strong working knowledge of general ledger and journal entries• Experience with Sage 300 (Prophesy and/or NexGen a plus)• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office