Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Short Hills, NJ 07078

Salary/Payrate: $75K-$90K PLUS 10% BONUS & AMAZING BENEFITS

Work Environment: Remote to start, and then 2 days WFH in 1-1.5 years

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes (degree in accounting required)

Referral Fee: $500 should your referral start with our client

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Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Staff Accountant opening that is temporarily remote, but will transition to hybrid schedule near Short Hills, NJ 07078 in the next 1-1.5 years. Salary in the $75K-$80K range + 10% BONUS with AMAZING benefits. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger account balances, in conformity with Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Prepares accurate monthly financial reports and accounting summaries. Examines accounting documents for accuracy and ensures compliance with policies and procedures and accounting standards. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 1-3 years of financial accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to accounting and compliance.
• Experience with spreadsheet software packages
• Familiarity with automated or manual accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage projects

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes general ledger account balances and compiles financial information
• Develops financial and managerial accounting information
• Assists in preparation of accounting reports and reconciliations
• Suggests new accounting procedures and recommends improvements
• Determines expenses for services and distributes costs
• Maintains and reconciles certain general ledger accounts
• Applies applicable accounting and reporting rules, and statutory regulations
• Records financial transactions in accordance with SSAP and GAAP
• Prepares financial reports for financial analysis regarding account status
• Participates in accounting projects