Staff Accountant

Looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a stable, growing company that truly invests in its people? This Staff Accountant role offers hands‑on responsibility, modern systems exposure, and a clear path for advancement.

Salary: 80, plus bonus

Location:

Metuchen, NJ
- Fully onsite

• Join a financially stable trucking and warehousing company with 50+ years in business
• Be part of a growing organization with real opportunities for career advancement
• Work closely with a Controller and gain exposure to higher-level accounting projects
• Hands‑on role with ownership of key accounting processes, not just data entry
• Opportunity to streamline and improve accounting procedures and workflows
• Collaborative, people‑first culture that values ideas, growth, and initiative
• Exposure to Sage 300 and advanced planning tools like Prophesy and Nex Gen
• Competitive benefits package including medical, 401(k), life, dental, vision, and bonus eligibility

• Perform general ledger entries and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Manage month‑end close activities and support accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules with analytical review
• Utilize Sage 300 to streamline accounting tasks and reporting
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed
• Support the Controller with special accounting projects and process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of general staff accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger and journal entries
• Experience with Sage 300 (Prophesy and/or Nex Gen a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office