Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a social services organization in New Jersey. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing core accounting activities in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, support closing activities, and contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:
• Generate and examine financial statements and related accounting reports using QuickBooks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and American Express activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting reconciliations to maintain reliable financial records.
• Track and maintain documentation for expense payments and disbursement activity across the organization.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with vendors and service providers to support efficient financial coordination.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks when needed, including invoice handling and payment support.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing entries, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Carry out additional accounting and administrative assignments as directed by leadership.
• Support special accounting projects and ad hoc financial requests as business needs arise.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks in an accounting or bookkeeping environment.
• Proven ability to complete bank and credit card reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger support activities.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes, including expense tracking and invoice review.
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and identifying variances.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and maintain accurate financial records.
• Effective communication skills for interacting professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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