Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Fort Lee, NJ (100% On-Site)

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Company: LHH is working with a well-established and growing manufacturing and distribution company with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-standing customer relationships. With a stable operational foundation and a collaborative team environment, our client offers employees the opportunity to build meaningful careers while contributing to a business that continues to evolve and expand.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Staff Accountant to join our client's on-site team in Fort Lee, NJ. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of accounting and wants to be closely involved in the day-to-day financial operations of a business. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring smooth AP/AR processes.

This is a highly visible role within a tight-knit accounting team, offering strong exposure to the full accounting cycle.

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Process invoices, payments, and collections in a timely and accurate manner
• Compute and file sales tax across applicable jurisdictions
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with financial reporting and internal documentation
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Utilize Quick Books Desktop for daily accounting operations and reporting

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a staff or general accounting role
• Hands‑on experience with Quick Books Desktop required
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and full‑cycle accounting
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Exposure to sales tax calculations and filings strongly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset

• Stable, well-established business with a strong industry presence
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions (not a siloed role)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow and take on increased responsibilities over time
• Competitive compensation within a steady and secure organization

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time, 100% on-site in Fort Lee, NJ

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus

Please email your resume to:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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