Staff Accountant – Princeton
Job in
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08543, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
NJLM
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Municipality of Princeton is seeking a detail‑oriented reliable Staff Accountant to join its Finance Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the municipality's day‑to‑day financial operations, with particular emphasis on banking and cash management, general ledger maintenance, and escrow account administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to contribute to the sound fiscal management of local government.
- perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across all municipal accounts
- monitor cash positions and assist with cash flow reporting
- process and verify wire transfers, ACH transactions, and electronic payments
- serve as a liaison with municipal banking institutions to resolve discrepancies
- maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and applicable state and municipal accounting standards
- Must satisfy physical, drug screen and criminal background check
- NJ residency required by State Statute
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Full‑time $65,000 - $89,000
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