<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This role is crucial to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. As a long-term contract position, you will play a vital role by performing reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with audits and payroll processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, utilizing Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP to identify and adjust discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and cash activity, while researching and correcting entries as needed.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including payroll liabilities, prepaids, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Analyze and reconcile assigned accounts, comparing actual figures to budgeted amounts, and reclassifying expenses when necessary.</p><p>• Gather and process data for weekly payroll tax payments, ensuring timely filing with state and federal systems.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules, collecting supporting documentation and analyzing financial data.</p><p>• Support the team by completing additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, including Excel, to maintain and organize financial data efficiently.</p>

<p>• Proven experience in corporate tax, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.</p><p>• Strong proficiency in preparing journal entries and working with general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Advanced Excel skills, such as VLOOKUP and formula creation, for efficient data management.</p><p>• Familiarity with accounting software and the ability to learn new systems quickly.</p><p>• Solid understanding of payroll processes and tax compliance, with the ability to meet weekly deadlines.</p><p>• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in reconciliations and audits.</p><p>• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered.</p>

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