Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing logistics organization in Dayton, New Jersey. This position plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records by supporting accounts receivable activity, cash management, and core general accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling daily transactional work while also contributing to reconciliations, close activities, and financial reporting support. This opportunity is well suited to someone who takes initiative, works collaboratively, and follows through on deadlines with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable and cash activity for the assigned business unit, ensuring payments are recorded accurately and on time.
• Process daily customer receipts and remittance information while keeping account records current and well organized.
• Research payment variances, resolve unapplied cash items, and address discrepancies that affect account accuracy.
• Review past-due balances, follow up with customers on open invoices, and provide updated statements and payment status information.
• Prepare and evaluate aging reports to identify collection priorities and support timely resolution of outstanding amounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts, maintain detailed account activity, and respond to billing-related questions as needed.
• Contribute to general ledger accounting by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close by supporting financial schedules, investigating account fluctuations, and clearing reconciling items.
• Help compile audit support materials and provide documentation needed for external review processes.