Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant
Burlington, NJ
Our client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Your expertise will help drive financial integrity and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, working with diverse financial software and accounting principles.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a vibrant team dedicated to maintaining financial excellence while fostering your professional growth!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing and vendor payments using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with payroll management tasks utilizing systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Support compliance efforts related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and assist in internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to support organizational goals.
• Maintain detailed records of financial transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards when applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or progress toward certification (required)
• Proven experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms; experience with Workday or UltiPro is advantageous.
• Knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Paychex and experience handling accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy using 10-key typing skills; experience with double-entry bookkeeping is essential.
• Solid understanding of GAAP standards as well as technical accounting principles; experience with SOX compliance is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong math aptitude; ability to interpret financial data effectively.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and support audit activities confidently.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off