Staff Accountant
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Foster McKay
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
“The best way to predict the future is to create it”
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team supporting a multi-location business. This role will be responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, lease accounting, fixed assets, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is looking to grow into future leadership opportunities.
Whatwould I be doing?
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Assist with financial statement preparation, management reporting, and variance analysis.
- Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide insights to support business decision‑making.
- Manage lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Support sales and use tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting schedules for external auditors.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4‑7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed asset accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Experience supporting external audits.
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification.
- Experience with in retail, distribution, consumer products, manufacturing, or other multi‑location organizations.
- Experience with sales and use tax compliance.
- Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or other reporting and analytics tools.
- Prior experience mentoring junior team members or serving as an informal team lead.
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