Staff Accountant
Robert Half · Parsippany, NJ · 5 days 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.