Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Aboutthe Role

• Zero Hiring is partnering with a leading multi-location retail organization to recruit a Staff Accountant for their Edison, NJ finance team.
• Our client is the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the #1 retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. With 20+ retail locations across the tri-state area and continued expansion ahead, this role plays a critical part in managing the financial backbone of a high-volume, multi-location operation.

• We are looking for a hands‑on, forward‑thinking Staff Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment. This role carries real ownership across close, compliance, and operational accounting—and is structured as a succession track toward Accounting Manager.

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal financial statements.
• Variance & Budget Analysis: Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period changes, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Store Operations Accounting: Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations.
• Lease & Fixed Asset Management: Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts and maintenance of accurate fixed‑asset records.
• Sales & Use Tax Compliance: Prepare, file, and analyze multi‑jurisdictional sales and use tax returns; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• System & Process Optimisation: Identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within accounting processes and ERP systems.
• Team Development: Mentor and support accounting team members as part of the succession path toward Accounting Manager.
• Strategic Support: Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad‑hoc financial analyses.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in retail, multi‑entity, or high‑volume environments
• Demonstrated expertise in month‑end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 842 lease accounting and fixed‑asset accounting
• Experience with ERP systems; ability to troubleshoot and support system enhancements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
• Proven experience supporting or leading audit preparation and interacting with external auditors
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or train team members

• CPA credential or active progress toward CPA
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data‑warehouse reporting tools
• Background in sales and use tax compliance or multi‑jurisdictional tax filings
• Exposure to new‑store accounting and operational accounting in a multi‑location retail model
• Experience driving process improvements within accounting operations

• Base salary: $95,000–$115,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000
• Eligibility for company profit‑sharing programme

• Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week
• Hybrid:
  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in‑office required