Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Salary: $80,000–$90,000 + bonus

Location:

Fully on-site, Metuchen, NJ

• Join a well-established trucking and warehousing company with over 50 years of stability
• Clear runway for career growth within a growing, expanding organization
• Direct partnership with the Controller and exposure to higher-level accounting initiatives
• Hands-on role with ownership of key accounting functions—not just transactional work
• Opportunity to improve and streamline accounting processes and workflows
• People-first, collaborative culture that values ideas and initiative
• Work with Sage 300 and gain exposure to advanced planning tools like Prophesy and Nex Gen
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and bonus eligibility

• Post general ledger entries and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Support month-end close and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules with analytical review
• Leverage Sage 300 to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Assist with audits and provide required documentation
• Support the Controller with special projects and process improvements

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