Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a long-term contract assignment based in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly accounting entries, and ensuring timely balance sheet support across several key areas. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound reconciliation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while contributing through the end of the year.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries related to routine accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
• Manage prepaid account activity by tracking amortization schedules and recording monthly expense recognition.
• Review accrued liabilities and reserve balances, recording adjustments as needed and maintaining reliable backup for each reporting period.
• Process lease-related monthly entries and reconcile schedules using information generated from the lease tracking system.
• Perform daily reconciliation of sales data feeds, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Compile financial reports and gather accounting data to support month-end close and management reporting needs.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly and follow up on outstanding items to keep balances current and accurate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in both on-site and remote settings to meet deadlines and maintain reporting consistency.

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong account reconciliation skills, including the ability to analyze variances and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Hands-on background supporting prepaid expense accounting, accruals, and reserve-related activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, schedule maintenance, and reporting support.
• Ability to manage lease accounting entries and reconciliations based on system-generated outputs.
• Familiarity with Oracle is helpful, though it is not required for consideration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a hybrid work setting.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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