Staff Accountant Job Edison area,New Jersey USA,Accounting

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute month-end and quarter-end close activities in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and financial performance trends, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
Manage accounting activities related to store operations, including new location openings, relocations, and rent and occupancy cost analysis.
Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842 and maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
Prepare and file multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Support and lead annual audit preparation, including coordinating with external auditors and preparing required documentation and schedules.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency, automation, reporting accuracy, and scalability.
Mentor and support accounting team members while contributing to leadership development initiatives.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses to support organizational growth and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA certification or active progress toward CPA preferred.
4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in retail, multi-entity, or high-volume environments.
Strong experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Working knowledge of GAAP, lease accounting (ASC 842), and fixed asset accounting.
Experience using ERP systems and supporting process improvements or system enhancements.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
Experience supporting audits and working directly with external auditors.
Demonstrated ability to train or mentor team members.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data warehouse reporting tools.
Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance and multi-jurisdictional tax filings.
Experience with new store accounting, lease review, and operational accounting in multi-location environments.
Background in process improvement, automation, and accounting workflow optimization.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Hybrid schedule with in-office attendance required Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.