Staff Accountant
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to key accounting functions while working in a hybrid environment after initial on-site training. If you enjoy working with numbers, analyzing financial data, and collaborating in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.<br>• Generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making processes.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure financial data integrity.<br>• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements and other financial records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to execute month-end close processes.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and V-lookups, for data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed.<br>• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
• Proven experience in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.<br>• Strong skills in performing bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger accounts.<br>• Proficiency in preparing accurate journal entries and managing month-end close activities.<br>• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups.<br>• Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.<br>• Excellent organizational and communication skills to work effectively in a hybrid environment.<br>• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br>• Familiarity with Oracle is a plus but not required.
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- Parsippany, NJ
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to key accounting functions while working in a hybrid environment after initial on-site training. If you enjoy working with numbers, analyzing financial data, and collaborating in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.<br>• Generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making processes.<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure financial data integrity.<br>• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements and other financial records.<br>• Collaborate with team members to execute month-end close processes.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and V-lookups, for data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed.<br>• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
- 2025-10-01T14:34:06Z