JOB TYPE: Temp to Hire
LOCATION: Elizabeth , NJ
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Jan 19, 2023
Our client is looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. If you are looking for an organization that has a high quality and well-known reputation, then this is the perfect fit for you!
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$26 – $30/hr
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant works in a leadership role to analyze and present data related to the financial status of the company. They use their specialized experience working with business budgets and accounts to ensure the company is meeting its goals. This position will play a key role in the organization’s strategy and long-term financial security. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with the operations team to analyze finances and develop budgets that will keep the company’s costs down.
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:
- Assists in the management of all company accounting records including the books of original entry, supporting analysis of accounts and schedules
- Overseeing basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L and tax payments)
- Manage cash flow by reviewing banking activity and reconciling monthly reports, AP & AR and any other sources of funds, Bank and capital
- Monitors and Assists in the management of daily, weekly, monthly bills and invoices reconciliations
- Track, manage and be able to reconcile both asset and liability accounts, including intercompany transactions and accounts
- Track and Manage disbursements and entries for project and company payroll, including the classification of labor and reconciliation of Worker’s Compensation and Health Insurance contributions & matching the reports to books
- Reviewing, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and investment transactions in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management
- Communicating with customers to address any past due invoices on their account and providing weekly status updates to management
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
- 2+ years of Accounting experience
- Knowledge of QuickBooks required
- Experienced in Microsoft Office
- High degree of accuracy; attention to detail
- Advanced accounting knowledge and experience sufficient to independently track, manage, reconcile and analyze financial statements
- Knowledge should include ability to use reporting capabilities of the system and maintain the chart of accounts with customizations to fit business needs
- Established experience in Excel is a must (proficient user required)
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and engage in cross-functional collaboration
- Balance sheet and P&L statements is preferred
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
Benefits:
- Atrium Care package available, upon eligibility
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO