We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations and accounting activities for a higher education organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll processing while also producing accurate reports, completing reconciliations, and assisting with payroll-related ledger activity. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing day-to-day payroll execution with analytical work that helps maintain compliance, accuracy, and financial integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple states.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.<br>• Reconcile payroll records against internal financial data to ensure accuracy between payroll results and accounting balances.<br>• Support payroll-related general ledger activity, including journal entries and account review.<br>• Coordinate payroll tax reporting activities and help ensure timely and accurate filings.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll variances, employee pay issues, and reporting inconsistencies.<br>• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with organizational standards and audit requirements.<br>• Partner with internal teams to improve payroll accuracy, support compliance efforts, and address process-related issues.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join a growing team in New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy and professionalism. The role supports large-scale payroll operations, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance efforts while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage payroll processing support that includes both W-2 employees and 1099 workers across multiple states.</p><p>• Examine timekeeping records, pay adjustments, deductions, and related payroll inputs to confirm complete and accurate pay calculations.</p><p>• Research and resolve payroll issues such as incorrect payments, unreported hours, direct deposit problems, tax-related questions, and employee inquiries.</p><p>• Analyze payroll registers, funding summaries, tax documentation, exception reporting, and audit outputs to identify discrepancies and maintain accuracy.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime reviews, workforce metrics, and analytical summaries to support operational and financial decision-making.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for payroll balances, liabilities, and general ledger activity, and assist with accruals and month-end close support.</p><p>• Work with internal teams and external vendors to address payroll tax matters, investigate notices, and resolve outstanding tax discrepancies.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue resolution, escalate urgent concerns, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements.</p><p>• Participate in payroll system reviews, implementation efforts, conversion activities, migration support, parallel testing, validation, and user acceptance testing.</p><p>• Build broad knowledge of payroll operations and provide dependable backup coverage for payroll leadership to help maintain business continuity.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a high-volume payroll team supporting a large workforce within the entertainment industry in New York, New York. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll processes for a diverse employee population that includes hourly, salaried, union, and non-union staff. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to payroll operations for both corporate and venue-based employees while partnering closely with HR and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population across multiple business groups, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Review and validate payroll data for hourly and salaried employees, including union and non-union worker classifications.<br>• Audit timekeeping records, earnings codes, deductions, and other payroll inputs prior to each payroll cycle.<br>• Support biweekly payroll activities by resolving discrepancies, researching issues, and coordinating corrections as needed.<br>• Maintain compliance with multi-state payroll requirements and applicable wage and hour regulations.<br>• Partner with HR, payroll team members, and internal departments to address employee payroll questions and ensure data accuracy.<br>• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and record maintenance to support internal controls and operational accuracy.<br>• Contribute to payroll-related projects, process improvements, and system-related tasks as assigned by leadership.
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a live entertainment and venue operations organization in New York, New York. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple U.S. entities while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong Oracle Cloud payroll experience with a sharp analytical mindset and the ability to resolve complex issues in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly schedules for multiple U.S. entities.<br>• Maintain and update payroll records in Oracle Cloud, including relationship data, retroactive adjustments, cost distributions, special payments, and calculation updates.<br>• Load payroll-related information through spreadsheet-based import tools and verify that submitted data is complete and accurate.<br>• Review payroll activity for tax deductions, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and retirement contributions to confirm accuracy and regulatory compliance.<br>• Reconcile payroll results across legal entities and jurisdictions, ensuring proper handling of federal, state, and local tax obligations.<br>• Support employee movements between entities by validating setup changes and confirming correct payroll and tax treatment.<br>• Examine payroll registers before finalization, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues within established processing timelines.<br>• Produce payroll reports and supporting documentation for reconciliations, internal reviews, and audit readiness.<br>• Collaborate with internal partners to improve payroll workflows, address operational questions, and strengthen overall service delivery.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in Stamford, Connecticut. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a large invoice workload with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day payables activity, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure timely vendor payments across multiple payment methods, including foreign currency transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, code, and enter a high volume of vendor invoices while maintaining strong attention to detail and proper account classification.<br>• Process weekly payment activity through multiple methods, including checks, wire transfers, and other approved payment channels.<br>• Reconcile payable records and vendor balances to help ensure accurate transactions and timely issue resolution.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to address invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and supporting documentation needs.<br>• Monitor invoice flow and payment schedules to keep obligations current and aligned with company procedures.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records for reporting, audit readiness, and ongoing reference.<br>• Assist with transactions involving foreign currencies and help ensure payments are completed accurately in accordance with vendor requirements.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.</p><p>• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems</p>
<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and updates</li><li>Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage high-volume payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support employees with timely payroll processing. The role will play an important part in ensuring dependable payroll administration for a large workforce while working with established payroll systems and processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated accurately and issued on schedule.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues before final submission.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records, including updates related to earnings, deductions, direct deposit details, and tax information.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and support smooth payroll operations.</p><p>• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and other workforce management systems to complete payroll tasks and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll totals, and support audit-ready documentation for internal review.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates and system-related activities as needed within the department.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a luxury retail organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll activities for large groups of hourly employees across multiple states. The person in this role will work closely with a small payroll team, helping ensure timely and accurate pay processing while maintaining strong attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for hourly retail employees across assigned regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.<br>• Review employee time records, identify discrepancies, and follow up with appropriate partners to resolve payroll issues before final submission.<br>• Support multi-state payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll data, process earnings and deductions, and assist with regular payroll cycles.<br>• Partner with the payroll team to help meet deadlines and maintain smooth day-to-day payroll operations.<br>• Prepare and validate payroll-related reports using advanced Excel functions and formulas.<br>• Investigate payroll variances and help correct errors related to pay, hours worked, or employee records.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a legal organization in Bronx, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy and independence for a workforce of approximately 505 employees. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment in payroll review, and the ability to help maintain continuity during an upcoming payroll platform implementation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a multi-state employee population of roughly 505 staff members, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Examine timesheets and payroll records to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support compliance with internal policies and payroll regulations.<br>• Administer payroll-related reimbursements and verify supporting documentation before payment is issued.<br>• Maintain payroll data within systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and Paychex, keeping employee records current and accurate.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer payroll questions, address exceptions, and provide reliable support on pay-related matters.<br>• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to strengthen accuracy and readiness for review.<br>• Contribute to payroll operations connected to an upcoming system implementation by validating data and supporting process continuity.<br>• Apply consistent controls and documentation practices to help ensure compliance across payroll activities.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>The benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision, flexible hours and closed on Fridays except for tax season.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>401(k) </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>benefits:</p><ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Supportive work environment</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll and related HR operations for a retail organization in New York. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll processing experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid understanding of benefits and retirement administration. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate employee pay records, support compliance efforts, and contribute to smooth coordination across payroll, accounting, and HR activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll cycles with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining complete and organized payroll records<br>• Review employee pay data, deductions, tax withholdings, and benefit elections to ensure all payroll information is current and correct<br>• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, reconcile discrepancies, and support audits<br>• Administer payroll activities within systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or similar platforms used for timekeeping and pay processing<br>• Support 401(k) and benefits-related payroll tasks, including deductions, updates, and coordination with internal or external partners<br>• Assist with reporting needs by generating payroll summaries and customized data outputs through tools such as Crystal Reports<br>• Partner with accounting and human resources teams to resolve payroll issues, validate financial entries, and improve day-to-day processes<br>• Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by verifying records and helping ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations
<p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off </li></ul><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and verify employee data changes, including earnings, benefits, garnishments, and tax elections, within the payroll system.</p><p>• Support payroll-related process updates or system-related changes when needed, ensuring minimal disruption to payroll operations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll reports, earnings summaries, and tax-related records to support accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.</p><p>• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll processing issues in a thorough and attentive manner.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll activities, review calculations, and resolve discrepancies before final submission.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and apply updates to payroll practices as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>benefits:</p><ul><li>M/D/V</li><li>PTO</li><li>401k Match </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll information as needed.</li><li>Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Construction Payroll Administrator, Melville, Long Island, NY</strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> is partnering with a rapidly growing construction organization seeking a <strong>Construction Payroll Administrator</strong> to join its collaborative and team-oriented environment. This Construction Payroll Administrator is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction setting and enjoys working closely with field operations, project teams, and management.</p><p><strong>As the Construction Payroll Administrator, you will: </strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle <strong>weekly payroll</strong> for 750+ union and non-union employees</li><li>Review, audit, and validate employee time records and job cost coding</li><li>Prepare and submit <strong>certified payroll reports</strong> for prevailing wage projects</li><li>Handle union reporting, deductions, remittances, and compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Partner with field managers and project teams to resolve payroll-related issues</li><li>Support audits, reconciliations, and payroll reporting as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What's Offered</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Collaborative and supportive leadership team</li><li>Stable, growing organization with continued expansion plans</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-growth construction company</li></ul><p>Please contact <strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> for confidential consideration or Apply Now!</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 350 employees in Westbury, New York. This position supports a largely unionized field population and requires close attention to wage rules, timekeeping records, and payroll compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, experience handling multi-state processing, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; Spanish language skills are highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for roughly 350 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review timekeeping and punch records to confirm hours worked, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll submission.<br>• Administer payroll for a predominantly union workforce, applying contract terms and maintaining current union wage rates.<br>• Calculate and verify prevailing wage payments in accordance with applicable job and labor requirements.<br>• Prepare and transfer payroll data into the accounting platform and coordinate submissions for processing through Paychex.<br>• Maintain payroll records, audit supporting documentation, and help ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Partner with supervisors and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, corrections, and employee pay-related concerns.<br>• Support multi-state payroll activities while helping ensure proper treatment of earnings, deductions, and wage updates.
We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce. This role is well suited to someone who understands payroll from both accounting/finance and human resources perspectives, bringing a balanced approach to compliance, reporting, and employee support. The ideal candidate will be confident managing full-cycle payroll, maintaining precision in a high-volume environment, and using ADP Workforce Now to support efficient payroll administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer bi-monthly payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related updates.<br>• Manage payroll operations across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Review payroll data thoroughly to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and uphold a high standard of accuracy.<br>• Partner with finance and human resources teams to align payroll activity with employee records, general ledger needs, and organizational policies.<br>• Maintain and optimize payroll records and workflows within ADP Workforce Now to support reliable processing and reporting.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and thorough guidance.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, support audits, and help ensure proper documentation and internal controls are consistently maintained.
<p>We are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join a growing organization in Kearny, New Jersey. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting work with detailed financial analysis and wants to contribute across receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works confidently in financial systems, and approaches responsibilities with professionalism, initiative, and a collaborative mindset. This has some hybrid flexibility one day a week. Opportunity for growth!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable activities, including monitoring balances, applying payments, and following up on outstanding items to support healthy cash flow.</p><p>• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Perform common area maintenance reconciliation work with accuracy and attention to supporting documentation.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly sales and use tax filings, learning internal processes and ensuring submissions are completed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Produce cash flow reports and related financial summaries to help leadership track operating performance and liquidity.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting.</p><p>• Work within Yardi, ideally in a commercial real estate accounting environment, to process transactions and maintain organized financial records.</p><p>• Support broader corporate accounting operations by helping maintain compliance, improve reporting quality, and respond to routine accounting inquiries.</p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in New York. This position is well suited for an early-career accounting candidate who is comfortable working with financial records, tax-related tasks, and core reporting activities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial management while building experience across general ledger and compliance functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial data.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support reliable reporting.<br>• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering information and supporting return preparation.<br>• Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, calculating obligations, and helping ensure timely filings.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close procedures through account analysis and documentation.<br>• Maintain organized accounting records and schedules for audit readiness and internal review.<br>• Collaborate with finance team members to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in accounting workflows.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a family office and hedge fund environment in Stamford, Connecticut. This position will handle core accounting activities, contribute to accurate month-end reporting, and provide responsive support to clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and payables, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a financial services setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices and payments accurately while maintaining organized accounts payable records and ensuring timely disbursements.<br>• Perform regular bank and brokerage account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to support complete and accurate financial records.<br>• Assist with the month-end close process, including account analysis, reporting schedules, and financial statement support.<br>• Produce recurring financial reports for investment and family office accounts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Support client service needs by responding to financial inquiries and providing clear, precise accounting information.<br>• Monitor daily and periodic cash activity to help ensure transactions are recorded correctly and balances are up to date.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with month-end responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, maintain accuracy across core accounting processes, and help strengthen reporting and financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily cash activity by recording receipts accurately and ensuring posted transactions align with supporting records.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations on a regular basis and research outstanding items to maintain clean and accurate balances.<br>• Contribute to both accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, helping to keep payment and billing workflows current and organized.<br>• Prepare routine accounting entries, including accruals, prepaid expense adjustments, and general ledger reclassifications.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and preserve clear supporting schedules for review and audit readiness.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities and provide reliable support for internal financial reporting needs.<br>• Analyze inconsistencies across the general ledger, cash records, payables, and receivables, then resolve issues in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with external auditors, lenders, and tax advisors while also supporting process enhancements and system-related accounting initiatives.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to support clean month-end reporting.<br>• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting return preparation.<br>• Review and process sales tax information to help ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements.<br>• Maintain accounting schedules, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records for assigned accounts.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Support periodic close activities by verifying balances, tracking adjustments, and documenting account activity.