Staff Accountant Job Edison area,New Jersey USA,Accounting

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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.

Staff Accountant

Salary:80, plus bonus

Location:

Metuchen, NJ
- Fully onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• 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

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• 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

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• 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