Accountant
Robert Half · Bordentown, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting activity by maintaining accurate ledger records and ensuring transactions are recorded properly across the business.
- Perform month-end close procedures including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and timely reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Produce reliable financial reporting such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, weekly cash flow updates, and other leadership-facing reports.
- Manage inventory accounting by reviewing purchase activity, validating inventory values, monitoring cost of goods sold, and tracking freight and landed costs.
- Research and resolve inventory variances in partnership with warehouse leadership to improve accuracy across financial and operational records.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions by handling vendor payments, issuing customer invoices, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances when needed.
- Track fixed assets and record accruals and prepaid expenses to support complete and accurate month-end reporting.
- Auxiliary with forecasting and performance analysis by comparing budget results to actuals and preparing gross margin and cash flow insights for leadership.
- Assist with coordinating tax and compliance activities, including sales tax support, annual 1099 preparation, year-end tax readiness, and organized documentation for financial reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks Online experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent reconciliation abilities
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently