Jobs · Accounting · New Jersey

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Parsippany, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries related to routine accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
  • Manage prepaid account activity by tracking amortization schedules and recording monthly expense recognition.
  • Review accrued liabilities and reserve balances, recording adjustments as needed and maintaining reliable backup for each reporting period.
  • Process lease-related monthly entries and reconcile schedules using information generated from the lease tracking system.
  • Perform daily reconciliation of sales data feeds, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
  • Compile financial reports and gather accounting data to support month-end close and management reporting needs.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly and follow up on outstanding items to keep balances current and accurate.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders in both on-site and remote settings to meet deadlines and maintain reporting consistency.

Requirements

  • Experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger in a corporate accounting environment.
  • Strong account reconciliation skills, including the ability to analyze variances and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
  • Hands-on background supporting prepaid expense accounting, accruals, and reserve-related activities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, schedule maintenance, and reporting support.
  • Ability to manage lease accounting entries and reconciliations based on system-generated outputs.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Oracle is helpful, though it is not required for consideration.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a hybrid work setting.

Skills

  • General Ledger Experience
  • Account Reconciliation Skills
  • Prepaid Expense Accounting
  • Accruals and Reserve Activities
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency
  • Lease Accounting Entry Management

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment.

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