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Staff Accountant
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Princeton, NJ. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills while contributing to key financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel expertise and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the smooth execution of accounting tasks and data analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the Senior Accountant in managing daily accounting activities and operations.</p><p>• Assist in preparing and reconciling financial reports to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate on month-end close processes to meet strict deadlines.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable collections and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Process weekly sales bookings and post accounts payable transactions.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.</p><p>• Upload relevant financial files into company systems for efficient record-keeping.</p><p>• Compile and format monthly reports to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Gather data and insights to enhance the quality of financial reporting.</p>
<p>• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization.</p><p>• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy in financial tasks.</p><p>• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to evolving priorities.</p>
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  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.00 - 34.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Princeton, NJ. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills while contributing to key financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel expertise and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the smooth execution of accounting tasks and data analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the Senior Accountant in managing daily accounting activities and operations.</p><p>• Assist in preparing and reconciling financial reports to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate on month-end close processes to meet strict deadlines.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable collections and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Process weekly sales bookings and post accounts payable transactions.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.</p><p>• Upload relevant financial files into company systems for efficient record-keeping.</p><p>• Compile and format monthly reports to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Gather data and insights to enhance the quality of financial reporting.</p>
  • 2025-09-02T18:53:41Z

Staff Accountant Job in Princeton | Robert Half