Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Somerset, New Jersey on a Long-term Contract basis. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting core accounting operations, and helping deliver timely reporting for management and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to contribute to both routine accounting tasks and broader financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

- Manage daily accounting operations by recording financial activity accurately and helping preserve the reliability of company books and records.

- Create, examine, and post journal entries while completing account reconciliations and preparing documentation that supports financial results.

- Support invoicing, payment processing, cash activity, and ongoing maintenance of customer and vendor accounts.

- Review project financial performance by tracking costs, comparing results to budgets, and highlighting changes that affect profitability or delivery.

- Evaluate expense patterns, investigate unusual variances, and flag financial concerns or cost-saving opportunities for leadership review.

- Assist in producing monthly reporting packages, including management summaries and analysis of actual results versus expectations.

- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing schedules, resolving discrepancies, and meeting reporting deadlines.

- Maintain well-organized accounting files and records related to contracts, vendors, and project transactions to support compliance and audit readiness.

- Partner with internal teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and provide insights that support business decisions.

- Respond to audit and compliance requests by gathering records and helping ensure accounting practices align with company policies and established standards.

Requirements - Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity and financial record maintenance.

- Proficiency in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules within a structured accounting environment.

- Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes relevant to day-to-day accounting support.

- Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and assist with variance review, forecasting, and reporting tasks.

- Familiarity with billing, vendor payments, cash management, and account administration activities.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple deadlines.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across finance and operations.

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