131 Results for Entry Level Staff Accountant Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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Accountant - Entry Level

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to provide hands-on support to the finance team during a busy tax season period. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of accounting coordination and administrative tasks. The position offers exposure to day-to-day financial operations while working with internal partners and external contacts in a detail-oriented environment. Responsibilities: • Support tax season workflows by preparing documents, organizing financial information, and assisting the accounting team with time-sensitive tasks. • Distribute account statements to designated recipients with accuracy and care. • Reconcile credit card activity by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate records. • Enter accounting codes and update financial data to keep records complete, organized, and current. • Assist with accounts receivable processes, including tracking payments and handling related administrative follow-up. • Carry out a range of clerical and operational accounting duties to help maintain efficient daily finance operations.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Parsippany, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a structured environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting processes while partnering with internal teams to keep transactions organized, compliant, and timely. Responsibilities: • Process and classify financial transactions by applying accurate account coding and maintaining supporting documentation. • Assist with daily accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and updating records within accounting software platforms. • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy of financial information. • Support accounts payable tasks by reviewing invoices, matching documentation, and helping facilitate timely payment processing. • Perform account analysis to identify unusual variances, resolve exceptions, and maintain reliable reporting data. • Use systems such as Dynamics NAV, ERP applications, and Adobe Acrobat to manage records, review documents, and complete assigned accounting work. • Maintain organized financial files and records to support audits, internal reviews, and routine reporting needs.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join an architecture firm in New York, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to build hands-on experience across core financial operations, project cost tracking, and reporting. The role offers close collaboration with the Finance and Accounting team while supporting accurate records, timely processing, and day-to-day administrative coordination. Responsibilities: • Contribute to the preparation and reconciliation of financial accounts to help maintain complete and accurate accounting records. • Support routine accounting operations by entering, reviewing, and validating financial transactions in a timely manner. • Assist with project-related accounting activities, including monitoring expenses, organizing cost data, and helping compile project financial information. • Examine invoices, entries, and backup documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper recordkeeping. • Investigate variances or record inconsistencies and help resolve issues through careful follow-up and research. • Provide day-to-day support to the Finance and Accounting team with administrative tasks, reporting assistance, and document organization. • Participate in additional accounting assignments and special projects as business needs evolve. • Help with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entry support as part of daily financial processing.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Hamilton, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
17 - 18 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or an early-career detail oriented looking to build their accounting skills and gain hands-on experience in a detail oriented environment. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while developing their career. Key Responsibilities Assist with general ledger maintenance and journal entries. Support month-end and year-end closing activities. Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Help prepare financial statements, reports, and schedules. Assist with audits and other accounting-related projects as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Junior Staff Accountant

Southampton, PA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team on a long-term contract basis. This position will provide hands-on support during tax and audit season by helping maintain organized financial records and assisting with core accounting activities for a range of clients. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and brings practical experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and tax-related support.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant

Middletown, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
65,000 - 75,000 benefits include:<ul><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>health insurance</li><li>paid time off</li><li>paid holidays</li></ul>A growing regional CPA firm in Middletown is seeking a bookkeeper or staff accountant. The role will get involved in various bookkeeping and accounting functions for small business clients. There is definitely opportunity for growth, given the candidates desire to grow within the profession. This opportunity will be primarily dealing with small business accounting duties especially various general accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, etc. The firm offers a very good benefits and compensation plan and the ability down the road to work several days from home. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Public Staff Tax Accountant

Rahway, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part Time Tax Accountant in Union County, NJ. In this position you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, 1040 filings, and more. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can grow your career, this might be the role for you! Responsibilities:• Prepare and review individual income tax filings with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.• Manage 1040 returns while maintaining consistent quality throughout peak tax periods.• Complete tax returns for S corporations and partnerships in accordance with current tax regulations and client requirements.• Organize financial data, supporting schedules, and source documents needed to produce accurate business and individual returns.• Identify discrepancies or missing information in client records and follow up to resolve issues before filing.• Support overall tax preparation activities by prioritizing assignments effectively and meeting established deadlines.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Senior/Staff Grant Accountant

Lawrenceville, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior/Staff Grant Accountant to join a mission-focused non-profit organization in Lawrenceville, NJ on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role blends hands-on accounting, grant financial oversight, and administrative support to help maintain accurate records, strengthen compliance, and support timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues across the organization. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity by processing payables and receivables and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support monthly close activities to keep financial data complete and reliable.• Review revenue and expense activity for correct coding, supporting documentation, and alignment with restricted and unrestricted fund requirements.• Monitor grant and contract spending, track related income, and help ensure all financial activity remains compliant with funder terms and approved budgets.• Produce financial reports for leadership and board-level review, highlighting results, discrepancies, and items requiring follow-up.• Support annual audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation needed for external auditors and fieldwork coordination.• Prepare reimbursement requests and closeout financial reports for grants and contracts, maintaining files that are complete and audit-ready.• Partner with program and administrative staff on budget development, receivable follow-up, payroll support, benefits administration, and maintenance of vendor compliance records.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Spring Valley, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and efficiency of day-to-day financial operations in Spring Valley, New York. This position plays a key role in maintaining reliable accounting records, producing timely financial reports, and helping the business stay compliant with tax and payroll obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to turn financial data into clear, actionable insight. Responsibilities: • Record daily financial activity, including incoming payments, invoices, sales activity, and operating expenses, to keep accounting records current and accurate. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and outstanding loan balances on a regular schedule to confirm ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements for internal review. • Manage month-end and year-end close activities by posting journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed for complete financial reporting. • Review account activity and investigate variances to identify issues, explain trends, and support informed business decisions. • Assist with tax-related reporting by organizing records and supporting sales tax, local tax, and year-end documentation requirements. • Support payroll processing or work alongside payroll vendors to ensure wages, taxes, and benefits are recorded and allocated correctly. • Maintain organized digital financial files and documentation to strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Fairfield, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A specialized manufacturing and project-based organization in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. The Staff Accountant will handle full-cycle accounting, month-end reporting, general ledger activity, job reconciliations, audit support, and accounting tied to large, multi-year projects. The ideal candidate will bring prior construction or project accounting experience, including exposure to WIP, percentage-of-completion and job costing, along with experience using Sage. Manufacturing or cost accounting experience is a plus. The role offers direct interaction with senior leadership and is a strong fit for either an earlier-career accountant or an experienced hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning the work without needing a management title.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a retail organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports daily accounting activity with a strong emphasis on reconciliations, cash activity, and transaction accuracy across store, banking, and eCommerce channels. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume financial data, researching exceptions, and collaborating with finance, accounting, and technical teams to keep reporting accurate and month-end close on track. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash activity and coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure bank-related items are addressed promptly and accurately. • Prepare and maintain reconciliations for bank accounts across multiple entities, confirming that transactions are fully recorded and properly supported. • Review financial activity from retail and online sales channels, matching transactions across platforms and resolving exceptions that affect reporting accuracy. • Investigate discrepancies involving payment processors, eCommerce systems, and internal accounting records, partnering with cross-functional teams to correct data issues. • Track and account for merchant fees, chargebacks, employee card activity, and expense report transactions within the general ledger. • Assist with the monthly close by posting journal entries, preparing accruals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts tied to cash, liabilities, receivables, and employee expenses. • Escalate unresolved reconciling items before close deadlines and help ensure missing or incomplete transactions are researched in a timely manner. • Compile schedules and supporting documentation for audit requests and contribute to accounting improvements, system-related initiatives, and other ad hoc projects.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Middlesex, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing organization in Middlesex, New Jersey. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing recurring financial reports, and helping ensure timely completion of close activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, payroll, taxes, financial statement preparation, inventory accounting, job costing, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, audit support, and other core accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Handle daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and cash reconciliation to keep financial records accurate and current.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with careful attention to completeness and accuracy.• Coordinate period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and account balances are properly reviewed and recorded.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering questions, and supporting audit requests.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting return preparation and related reconciliations.• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting records, track transactions, and support routine financial operations.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
40.85 - 47.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting activities by maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring cash activity, and contributing to reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. The role works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure reliable financial information and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Support the annual budget cycle and assist with recurring forecast updates by compiling financial inputs and preparing relevant analyses. • Monitor daily cash activity across bank accounts, maintain cash records, and provide weekly cash flow reporting to the Controller. • Coordinate documentation and financial details required for external audit requests in partnership with the Corporate Accounting Controller. • Manage key accounting workflows related to receivables, cash receipts, payables, and cash disbursements while ensuring transactions are recorded properly. • Maintain the general ledger by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and keeping records current and accurate. • Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Safeguard the quality and consistency of financial information used in reporting and business analysis. • Collaborate with teams such as HR, Operations, and Sales to gather information, resolve accounting questions, and support business needs. • Assist with month-end close activities and complete additional accounting assignments as business priorities require.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a respected organization in the museum and arts space. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing payment activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day finance operations in a collaborative environment. The role will contribute to artist and consignor payment processes, invoice handling, and general ledger activity while partnering closely with internal teams to keep information complete and current. Responsibilities: • Manage and update account records for artists and consignors tied to both primary and secondary market transactions, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date. • Review, code, and enter invoices into Microsoft Dynamics 365 with appropriate backup documentation and proper accounting treatment. • Maintain payment tracking files and financial schedules related to artist activity, keeping records organized and current for reporting purposes. • Oversee the shared inbox for artist payments by responding to questions, requesting missing details, and following through on outstanding items promptly. • Coordinate with internal departments to gather invoices, payment instructions, and supporting materials required for timely processing. • Prepare recurring payment journal entries for artist and consignor disbursements and ensure transactions are recorded correctly. • Assemble payment approval packages for amounts above signature limits, including all necessary documentation and supporting schedules. • Record general ledger entries associated with cost of sales, commissions, advisor fees, and other related transaction activity. • Assist senior accounting staff with commission calculations, payment analysis, reporting needs, and additional finance projects as assigned.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bergen County, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing cosmetics organization in Bergen County, New Jersey. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting candidate who wants to expand hands-on experience across core accounting functions while contributing to a collaborative team. The role offers exposure to daily accounting operations, financial close activities, and reporting support in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities:• Contribute to monthly and annual closing processes by preparing supporting entries and ensuring deadlines are met.• Record journal entries and complete reconciliations to keep financial records accurate and current.• Review bank activity and balance sheet accounts regularly, resolving variances in a timely manner.• Provide day-to-day assistance with both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.• Help preserve the accuracy of the general ledger through careful review and consistent maintenance of account details.• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation used in internal financial reporting during period-end close.• Examine transaction activity, identify unusual items, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.• Assist with audit preparation and year-end documentation by gathering requested records and answering follow-up questions.• Take part in workflow enhancements and ad hoc accounting projects that improve efficiency and reporting quality.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
Staff Accountant – ContractJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity to support their accounting team with grant accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting functions.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and ensure accurate debits, credits, and expense coding.</li><li>Conduct monthly budget reviews to ensure grant expenditures align with funding requirements and agency guidelines.</li><li>Generate general ledger, revenue, and expense reports to support grant reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare invoices and post journal entries using accounting systems.</li><li>Maintain Excel worksheets and assist with full cost recovery (FCR) reports.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for submission to funding sources and assist with cash flow projections.</li><li>Review payment documentation, invoices, purchase orders, and expenditures for accuracy.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable, including tracking vendor payments, outstanding invoices, and payment statuses.</li><li>Reconcile petty cash, credit card transactions, cash receipts, MetroCards, and food vouchers.</li><li>Assist with check preparation, purchase order revisions, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Assist with payroll-related calculations, including retroactive pay, and other general accounting tasks as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Woodbridge, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, tax preparation. and financial reporting. If have 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.• Assist with the preparation of partnership, corporate, and individual tax filings in accordance with applicable requirements.• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and keep financial data current and accurate.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

staff accountant

Orangeburg, NY
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Pearl River, New York. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling reconciliations, account analysis, and day-to-day transactional accounting while working in a collaborative team environment. The role begins primarily onsite and transitions to a hybrid schedule after onboarding, offering the opportunity to contribute across accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and general ledger activities. Responsibilities:• Perform detailed reviews of financial accounts to identify discrepancies, explain activity, and maintain accurate balances.• Reconcile cash activity across records and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Complete credit card reconciliations and investigate unmatched or unusual transactions.• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations on a regular basis, resolving variances promptly.• Support accounts receivable functions, including tracking incoming payments and maintaining organized records.• Assist with bookkeeping tasks and general ledger maintenance to keep financial data current and reliable.• Record journal entries and verify supporting documentation for routine accounting transactions.• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze data, organize reports, and improve accounting workflow.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Lehigh Valley, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Specialist to join a growing real estate organization with multiple affiliated companies in the Lehigh Valley area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support core accounting operations, and contribute to payroll, commission, and compliance activities across the business. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a multi-entity environment and brings a careful, organized approach to financial administration. Responsibilities:• Oversee close activities across several related entities, including preparing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.• Review bank activity and general ledger records to identify discrepancies, confirm accuracy, and keep financial data current.• Maintain schedules and records related to fixed assets, depreciation, leases, loans, and company-owned properties.• Support tax-related processes by compiling filing data, assisting with notices, and coordinating annual 1099 preparation for applicable agents and vendors.• Assist with payroll administration by reviewing reports, verifying data, and helping ensure employee compensation and deductions are processed correctly.• Administer commission accounting by calculating payouts, monitoring agent-related transactions, and confirming charges align with internal records.• Manage recurring financial operations such as intercompany allocations, internal billings, loan payments, banking transfers, and selected wire activity.• Investigate vendor issues and other account discrepancies, while also supporting compliance tasks such as unclaimed property reporting and fraud review procedures.• Partner with leadership, external accountants, and internal departments on financial reporting needs, operational initiatives, and special projects.• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to finance team members to promote consistent processes and accurate work output.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing financial accuracy with property-related administrative support. The role will focus on maintaining reliable accounting records, coordinating housing and tax-related documentation, and partnering with internal and external contacts to keep essential processes moving efficiently. Responsibilities: • Record and maintain financial transactions in accounting systems, ensuring data is organized accurately for reporting and analysis. • Oversee insurance-related payments and documentation, including tracking renewal timelines and keeping policy records current. • Support the preparation and handling of documentation tied to rent assistance and exemption programs, including Section 8 and senior rent increase exemption records. • Maintain complete tenant accounting files and assist with adjustments connected to subsidies, exemptions, and other housing-related charges. • Prepare and track rent registration submissions while preserving accurate supporting documentation for compliance purposes. • Coordinate co-op tax abatement paperwork, application support, and ongoing record maintenance to help meet filing and compliance obligations. • Post journal entries, categorize financial activity, and summarize accounting information to support complete and accurate books. • Reconcile accounts, review debits and credits, and resolve discrepancies through the accounting platform. • Communicate with property managers, tenants, government representatives, and insurance contacts to address documentation, payment, and account-related matters.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Jamaica, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations in Jamaica, New York. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transaction activity, and assisting with core month-end and account review processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager and can confidently handle a mix of payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting assignments. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing accounts payable and overseeing accounts receivable activity. • Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly. • Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts to maintain reliable and up-to-date financial records. • Record journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through consistent documentation and review. • Assist with tax-related accounting tasks, including support for sales tax tracking and corporate tax reporting needs. • Contribute to recurring close activities and provide accounting support for special projects as business needs arise. • Utilize Yardi Voyager to maintain accounting data, generate records, and support day-to-day financial operations.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Short Hills, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in Short Hills, NJ. The Staff Accountant will participate in the monthly book close process, prepare financial reportings, analyze GL accounts, and prepare reconciliations.The ideal Staff Accountant will have at minimum of 1-2 years' experience in either the insurance, financial services, or large regional to Big 4 public accounting in an accounting or assurance role, hands on experience with monthly close activities, and strong Excel and systems skills.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Trenton, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
The Grants Accountant manages the financial side of grant funding, ensuring expenses, budgets, and reports are accurate and compliant with grant requirements and accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing reconciliations, tracking grant spending, reviewing invoices and payroll allocations, monitoring budgets, processing grant reports and reimbursements, maintaining audit-ready records, and supporting annual audits and grant closeouts. The role works closely with finance and program teams to ensure proper use of grant funds and accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, at least three years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with accounting systems. Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, or grant-funded organizations is preferred.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a leading luxury fashion and retail organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing core close activities with retail-focused financial support in a collaborative team setting. The position will contribute to reconciliations, reporting, and period-end accounting while helping maintain accurate financial records across multiple workstreams. Responsibilities: • Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and corporate credit cards, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Support retail accounting operations by recording activity accurately and assisting with financial reporting tied to store and e-commerce transactions. • Prepare revenue-related analyses and assist with sales tax reporting to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and organizing supporting documentation. • Partner with accounting team members on special projects and additional assignments that arise during the coverage period. • Use SAP and other accounting tools to maintain financial data, generate reports, and support routine accounting processes. • Collaborate with a finance and accounting team to help keep deadlines on track and maintain strong internal coordination.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff / Senior Accountant

Brooklyn, NY
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage tuition billing, accounts receivable, collections, payment plans, and revenue reconciliations across QuickBooks Online, FACTS, and Finalsite.</li><li>Coordinate annual re-enrollment, auxiliary program enrollment, and family billing communications.</li><li>Administer financial aid applications, awards, appeals, and confidential records.</li><li>Prepare financial reports and support audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Support fundraising finance, donor acknowledgments, pledge tracking, and event reconciliations.</li><li>Handle bank, petty cash, and payroll reconciliations, plus backup accounts payable.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>3+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, accounting, or a related finance role.</li><li>Knowledge of general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Google Workspace; FACTS experience preferred.</li><li>School, education, or nonprofit experience preferred.</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills, with exceptional attention to detail and discretion handling confidential information.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

131 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Bridgewater, NJ