Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team based in New Jersey in a long-term contract position. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily close activities, and working with core accounting processes in a structured environment. The role offers a blend of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility while contributing to reliable financial reporting and account maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate month-to-month financial activity.

• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, researching discrepancies, and keeping account balances current.

• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve variances in a timely manner.

• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including gathering data and supporting required filings.

• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information by organizing financial details and supporting schedules.

• Use Excel to track accounting data, analyze records, and produce supporting documentation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, managing general ledger activity, and performing bank reconciliations.

• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and support for corporate tax return preparation.

• Proficiency with Excel and an accounting system.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and investigate account discrepancies.

• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle recurring deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.

Compensation

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