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Cost Accountant

Parsippany, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Mid-size manufacturing company in Passaic County is looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join their growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a financial professional with hands-on experience in standard cost accounting and inventory management to make a significant impact in a dynamic, product-driven environment. Great exposure to more Sr. levels in the organization and a great career track! Key Responsibilities:· Maintain and update standard cost systems, analyzing variances and recommending process improvements.· Oversee day-to-day inventory accounting, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting.· Partner with operations to analyze cost drivers, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.· Prepare, review, and present detailed cost reports, working closely with the finance and production teams.· Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.· Minimum of 2+ years’ cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.· Strong expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.· Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Branchburg, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accountant with a strong background in standard costing and can thrive in a product-based environment. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills. What you get to do everyday· Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. · Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. · Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. · Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. · Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. · Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. · Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). · Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. · Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support. • Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams. • Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances. • Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate. • Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries. • Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review. • Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Woodbridge, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision, flexible hours and closed on Fridays except for tax season. A specialized tax preparation firm in the Woodbridge area seeks a Tax Accountant to handle the review of individual (1040) tax returns. This opportunity is unique because the Tax Accountant can work flexible hours four days per week with Fridays off for nine months out of the year. The firm is closed on Fridays except for tax season. If you have a strong individual (1040) background, you qualify. Some corporate tax is ideal but not required. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970. Salary is open depending on experience.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Wall, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Benefits:<ul><li>401(k) </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely tax filings in compliance with regulations</li><li>Perform tax research and stay current on changing tax laws</li><li>Assist with tax planning strategies and identify opportunities for savings</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions</li><li>Reconcile tax accounts and support financial reporting processes</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Asbury Park, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Supportive work environment</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.</li><li>Review financial records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist clients with tax compliance and filing requirements.</li><li>Conduct tax research and communicate findings to management and clients.</li><li>Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist with tax planning initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Princeton, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
A well-established real estate organization in the Princeton, NJ is seeking a Property Accountant to join its growing finance team. This position will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Prepare and post monthly journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records. Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights into property and portfolio performance. Support the annual budgeting process and prepare periodic forecasts, including quarterly reforecasts of Net Operating Income (NOI). Complete year-end tenant reconciliations and assist with audit schedules and supporting workpapers. Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable activities for assigned properties and legal entities. Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly documented. Partner with property management, leasing, and operations teams to support business objectives and improve financial performance. Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc reporting requests.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Temporary to Hire
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial administration for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Project Accountant role works closely with project teams and client stakeholders to keep invoicing, documentation, and cost reporting accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms. The ideal Project Accountant candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, communicates effectively in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable managing multiple deadlines. If you are looking for an opportunity with future growth, then click the apply button today and put your talents to the test. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to 215-568-4580 and mention job reference# 03720-0013514087. As a Property Accountant Your Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Prepare and submit owner billings for active projects, ensuring invoices are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. • Review schedules of values and supporting documents to confirm each billing package meets contractual and project-specific requirements. • Examine payment applications and lien waiver documentation for compliance before processing. • Coordinate with internal project staff, consultants, and construction management partners to gather financial details and resolve billing questions. • Communicate with client accounting contacts regarding payment timelines, submission expectations, and outstanding items. • Support project cost tracking by entering invoices, maintaining contract records, and monitoring budget-related information within the reporting system. • Assist with generating client invoices and related backup for owner-facing billing activities. • Contribute to accounts receivable follow-up by helping track open balances and supporting collection efforts. • Record time worked by project to ensure tasks and hours are allocated correctly.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

New York, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
🚨 2 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT OPENINGS | HIGH-GROWTH GENERAL CONTRACTORA rapidly growing General Contractor is looking to add 2 Project Accountants to its dynamic Project Accounting team — with the potential for one position to be at the Senior level depending on experience.If you're a Project Accountant coming from a General Contractor, have experience managing high-volume WIP/project accounting, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this could be a great opportunity. As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm). They are located in midtown and are in the office 4 days and remote 1 day. Compensation Package based on experience:Base: $90- $130k base + discretionary bonus 🔨 What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Manage project accounting for roughly $25M in projects per PA</li><li>Handle high-volume vendor activity — sometimes 20+ vendors per project</li><li>Own WIP and project accounting responsibilities</li><li>Partner closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders</li><li>Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Work independently while communicating effectively across the organization</li></ul>🎯 What They’re Looking For<ul><li>Must already have Project Accounting experience</li><li>High-volume project accounting experience is essential</li><li>GC experience strongly preferred</li><li>Construction Management backgrounds considered for candidates coming from the subcontractor side</li><li>Residential construction experience highly preferred, particularly high-end residential</li><li>Strong organizational and prioritization skills</li><li>Self-sufficient, proactive, and an excellent communicator</li><li>Great attitude and ability to work well within a highly collaborative, dynamic team</li><li>Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred — they recently transitioned to the platform</li></ul>📈 Why Consider It?This is a company that's doing extremely well and continuing to expand nationally, with plans to potentially 2–3x revenue over the next 3–5 years.You'll be joining a team of approximately 6 Project Accountants If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, New York
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a private financial operations team in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can handle a high volume of financial activity with accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills. The role focuses on cash movement, account reconciliation, and day-to-day transaction recording, and it offers an opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced environment serving high-net-worth financial operations. Responsibilities: • Coordinate domestic and international wire activity, prepare payment details, and submit transactions to banking partners accurately and on schedule. • Record daily financial activity in the appropriate accounting systems, ensuring each entry is classified correctly and supported by proper documentation. • Complete recurring and ad hoc bank reconciliations by researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner. • Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records to support reliable month-to-month accounting activity. • Monitor high-volume transaction flow and apply strong attention to detail when reviewing cash movements and account balances. • Support accounting processes tied to private financial operations, including financial activity related to high-net-worth individuals and associated entities. • Use Excel and financial software tools such as Quicken to organize data, track account activity, and assist with reporting needs. • Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain orderly records, respond to accounting requests, and uphold a high standard of communication.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Fairfield, New Jersey
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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

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking to hire an entry level Staff Accountant with prior experience working in the Real Estate/Property Management industries. This Staff Accountant will assist with the following: processing accounts receivable/payable transactions, preparing bank reconciliations, preparing maintenance schedules, completing journal entries, maintaining bookkeeping operations, overseeing tenant charges, preparing budget analysis, monitoring cash flow updates, preparing financial statements and reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with internal teams. The ideal Staff Accountant will have a strong foundation in real estate or property management accounting. Everyday Responsibilities· Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis· Assist with daily accounting functions· Reconcile and monitor collection accounts· Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)· Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts· Monitor the record keeping system· Prepare tenant invoices· Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Orange, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Orange, New Jersey. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across core accounting functions, including tax-related tasks, general ledger activity, and financial record maintenance. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep reporting and reconciliations organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support clean month-end reporting. • Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting return preparation. • Review and process sales tax information to help ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements. • Maintain accounting schedules, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records for assigned accounts. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy. • Support periodic close activities by verifying balances, tracking adjustments, and documenting account activity.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Mount Arlington, New Jersey
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in New Jersey in a contract role with permanent potential. This position supports core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on billing, accounts receivable follow-up, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy. The role works closely with internal partners and customers to help maintain clean financial records, strengthen invoicing processes, and support timely cash collection. This opportunity follows a hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration. Responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process by reviewing customer agreements, compiling billing details, producing invoice support, and issuing accurate bills on schedule. • Monitor outstanding receivables through aging analysis, prepare account statements, and communicate with customers regarding past-due balances to improve collections. • Reconcile customer accounts and review revenue-related balances, including accrued and deferred items, to help ensure accurate financial reporting. • Post approved account adjustments such as credits, accrual entries, and prepaid-related transactions while maintaining proper supporting documentation. • Perform routine reviews of billing activity and revenue accounts to identify discrepancies and correct issues within accounting records. • Maintain customer tax documentation and update sales tax jurisdiction information to support compliant billing practices. • Support customer portal administration, including setup activities and required onboarding documentation. • Complete account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve exceptions in a timely manner to keep the general ledger accurate. • Prepare ad hoc financial reports and tracking tools, and assist with additional accounting activities such as budgeting support, accounts payable tasks, and credit card transaction review. • Recommend workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and help the finance team meet deadlines and business goals.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ramblewood, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy and impact? We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. This position offers hands-on involvement across core accounting functions, exposure to meaningful business operations, and the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, providing accounts receivable support, handling invoice inquiries, cash management, monitoring aging schedules, assisting with month-end close, implementing process improvements, and supporting reporting activities in accordance with healthcare regulations and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with a strong understanding of general ledger accounting and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement. Everyday Responsibilities· Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis· Assist with daily accounting functions· Reconcile and monitor collection accounts· Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)· Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts· Monitor the record keeping system· Research and resolve accounting discrepancies· Prepare daily credit card transactions· Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Union, New Jersey
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and more. If have 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable transactions including invoice entry, matching and coding invoices, and invoice processing. • Prepare and process payments while meeting established deadlines.• Process accounts receivable transactions, including generating and distributing invoices.• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger with a strong focus on completeness and precision.• Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reports and verifying account balances.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, New York
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to support core accounting operations and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, adapts quickly to new priorities, and is comfortable managing a variety of financial tasks with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records across daily accounting activities. • Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring balances are properly supported. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while helping maintain timely and accurate reporting. • Assist with fixed asset tracking, updates, and related accounting documentation. • Contribute to month-end close by supporting schedules, balance reviews, and other closing deliverables. • Partner with team members on assigned projects and provide accounting support as operational needs evolve. • Use NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to organize data, analyze account activity, and complete routine accounting work.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, New York
remote
Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization through a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong month-end close experience, works confidently with high-volume general ledger activity, and can contribute on a part-time schedule that may expand based on performance. The position offers the chance to step into a broader long-term role while helping maintain accurate financial records and reliable reporting. Responsibilities: • Manage key month-end close activities, including cash, revenue, prepaid accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Prepare and record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support consistent account coding across daily accounting transactions. • Reconcile financial accounts and investigate discrepancies, resolving issues that affect the integrity of the monthly close process. • Work within Sage Intacct to process accounting activity, maintain records, and support routine financial operations. • Use Google Sheets to organize data, apply common formulas, and assist with reporting and account analysis. • Contribute approximately 30 hours per week initially, with the potential to transition to a 40-hour schedule as business needs and performance align. • Support tax-related accounting tasks such as corporate tax, sales tax, and related financial documentation as needed. • Adapt quickly to internal tools and workflows while providing dependable accounting support that may grow into a permanent position.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bridgewater, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate reporting for the business in Branchburg, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in managing core accounting activities, tracking project-related costs, and contributing to timely financial close processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams. Responsibilities: • Record and maintain general ledger activity by preparing accurate journal entries and reviewing supporting documentation. • Handle day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. • Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Track project-related expenses across labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services to support accurate job cost reporting. • Review project spending against budgets, investigate cost variances, and share insights that help improve profitability. • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with internal management reports. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing records, validating entries, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Maintain organized financial documentation related to projects, contracts, and vendor files to support compliance and audit readiness. • Support work-in-progress reporting and project financial analysis to help leadership evaluate performance and forecast results. • Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, improve reporting accuracy, and support planning efforts.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Marlton, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Are you looking to grow your finance career working within a manufacturing company as a Staff Accountant? This Staff Accountant should have the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and providing accurate financial information. In this role, you will assist with the following: processing accounts receivable/payable transactions, preparing bank reconciliations, preparing maintenance schedules, completing journal entries, maintaining bookkeeping operations, assisting with audit documentation, preparing budget analysis, coordinating with order management, monitoring cash flow updates, preparing financial statements and reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with internal teams. Everyday Responsibilities· Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis· Assist with daily accounting functions· Reconcile and monitor collection accounts· Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)· Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts· Monitor the record keeping system· Stay abreast of accounting standards, financial systems, and regulatory requirements· Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, New York
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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.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

North Brunswick, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Hybrid A multi-billion dollar energy company located near Edison, NJ (Hybrid Schedule), is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team.• Maintain the daily cash management schedule and coordinate timing of payments with the AP team. • Review weekly plant AP invoices for assigned plants in Microsoft Dynamics 365. • Prepare and post monthly depreciation expense entries and maintain Fixed Asset rollforward schedules. • Verify GL account coding, proper accounting period, and Sales & Use tax flags on each invoice prior to posting. • Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for all assigned entities, ensuring GL balances are supported and explained. • Code and route O&M Provider invoice batch files for approval and forward to AP team for payment processing. • Record Deferred Financing Cost amortization entries. • Complete monthly inventory reconciliations and communicate reconciling items to plant personnel for confirmation and resolution. • Scan GL expense accounts for fixed asset reclassifications and initiate correcting entries as needed. • Confirm all cash-related journal entries are recorded completely and accurately each month. • Prepare prepaid amortization entries (insurance, deferred income, and other prepaids) on a monthly basis.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Newark, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Newark, New Jersey. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate records, preparing reconciliations, and contributing to timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate accounting experience, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both finance leadership and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities: • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping keep reporting timelines on track. • Produce balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation to confirm account accuracy and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Examine general ledger activity, research unusual fluctuations, and address discrepancies to improve the reliability of financial data. • Post and validate journal entries while maintaining complete and organized accounting records. • Assist in compiling periodic financial statements and related schedules for management review and external reporting needs. • Reconcile critical accounts such as revenue, accruals, fixed assets, and debt to ensure completeness and consistency in reporting. • Work closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to support compliant, accurate, and timely financial reporting. • Respond to audit requests by gathering records, preparing support files, and coordinating with internal and external auditors. • Recommend and support accounting process enhancements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and control within the department.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, New York
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis for the next several months. This position will help maintain accurate financial records and provide hands-on accounting support during month-end, year-end, and audit activities. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel and Intacct skills, along with prior experience in a nonprofit environment and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities effectively. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to support daily accounting operations and period-end activities. • Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, and general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy. • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by organizing supporting documentation and resolving variances. • Partner with the team to respond to audit inquiries and compile materials requested during audit and grant review activities. • Maintain accurate financial records in Intacct and support ongoing account analysis as needed. • Perform ad hoc financial reviews and reporting support to help address accounting questions and operational needs.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Woodbridge, New Jersey
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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.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

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