<p>Controller opportunity available for CPA with blended public and corporate accounting experience. Fast growing organization seeks a versatile individual to handle all facets of Accounting and Financial operations including a tight month close, financial reporting, streamlining of process/procedure, compliance, staff management and mentoring (few team members), and strategic guidance to leadership. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.</p><p>• Ensure proper documentation and control of financial records</p><p>• Lead the implementation of best practices for document control and financial data management.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff to maintain a high-performance team.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.</p><p>• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit processes.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry changes and regulatory requirements, adapting financial practices accordingly</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled CFO/Business Unit Controller to join our team in Queens, New York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations within a construction sub-contracting organization, which is a subsidiary of a larger construction firm. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting, while fostering a strong team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all accounting and controlling operations for the business unit, providing leadership and guidance to a high-performing finance team.</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process for construction activities, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Develop and monitor internal controls to comply with public company standards, proactively addressing financial risks and audit issues.</p><p>• Lead productivity initiatives within the finance department, including automating accounting processes and driving operational efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain expertise in technical accounting matters such as revenue recognition, unapproved change orders, claims, and other relevant standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful annual and quarterly audits related to construction operations.</p><p>• Deliver critical financial insights and operational data to executive management, offering actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and handle ad hoc requests as needed.</p><p>• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other regulatory standards.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist with strong attention to detail to join our team in Carlstadt, New Jersey. This Contract to Permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to key accounting processes while expanding your expertise. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare quarterly pro-forma royalty invoices for a diverse portfolio of over 400 customers.<br>• Update and maintain internal databases, ensuring accuracy in billing, invoicing, and contract information.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable and actively follow up on outstanding royalty payments to maintain cash flow.<br>• Review bank statements, post royalty payments, and ensure proper tracking by contract.<br>• Organize and update records for new contracts, including tax withholding receipts and related documentation.<br>• Assist in regulatory filings by gathering required documentation and supporting compliance efforts.<br>• Verify sales data accuracy, calculate royalties due, and maintain an organized sales statement database.<br>• Generate and distribute invoices for overages, coordinating with customers for timely payment.<br>• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.<br>• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with royalty cash forecasting as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Staff/Senior Accountant to join our team in Hamilton, NJ. This is a contract-to-permanent role, offering an excellent opportunity to transition into a stable position while contributing to the financial operations of a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for the Real Estate Division, managing over 100 accounts with varying transaction volumes.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive accounting support to the property management team, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.</p><p>• Oversee monthly tenant billing processes, including rent, utilities, and chargebacks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare detailed monthly financial reports and perform analysis to support decision-making within the Real Estate Division.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with the Accounts Payable team to streamline processes and maintain operational efficiency.</p>
<p>We are in search of an IT Auditor to join our team in Central, New Jersey. This role primarily involves evaluating IT controls, identifying potential risks, and providing recommendations to enhance IT governance adhering to industry regulations and best practices. You will be working in the insurance industry and your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Evaluating cybersecurity protocols, data protection measures, and incident management procedures to ensure they are aligned with insurance data privacy requirements and industry standards.</p><p>• Planning, developing, and executing IT audit programs with a focus on system controls, data integrity, and IT governance within the insurance industry.</p><p>• Identifying and evaluating risks associated with IT systems, data management, and cybersecurity within insurance operations, and recommending enhancements to internal controls.</p><p>• Ensuring that IT systems and processes are in compliance with regulatory standards applicable to the insurance industry including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GDPR, HIPAA, NAIC Model Laws, and state-specific regulations.</p><p>• Documenting audit findings, preparing comprehensive audit reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborating with IT, security, and business departments to understand system processes and ensure audit recommendations are effectively implemented.</p><p>• Conducting IT audits related to third-party vendors and service providers to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, especially around data security and system integration.</p><p>• Staying abreast with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes in the insurance and IT audit landscape, and proactively recommending process improvements and innovations to strengthen the company’s IT audit function.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sr. Auditor to join our client's team on a contract basis. This role involves managing comprehensive 401K audits for clients, from planning to final reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial, operational, and compliance auditing, ensuring thorough assessments and adherence to industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct end-to-end audits of 401K plans, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Develop and execute detailed audit plans to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze and document audit findings, providing actionable recommendations for process improvements.</p><p>• Perform operational and financial audits to assess organizational efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and Knowledge Coach tools to streamline audit processes and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive audit reports summarizing key findings and presenting them to stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members and clients to address audit issues and implement corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct SOC 1 reviews, ensuring that controls over financial reporting meet required standards.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to maintain audit effectiveness.</p>
<p>The salary for this position is 100,000 - 110,000. The benefits include paid time off, health insurance and holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>A growing CPA firm in the Edison area is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with experience in high net worth and partnership tax in a quality CPA firm. This position offers an opportunity to work at home or several days a week in the office. The successful candidate should be able to commute to Edison several times a month. Responsibilities include extensive high net worth, corporate, and partnership tax preparation and planning on a national level. The ability to prepare financial statements is also required. Experience in a local to midsize CPA firm is also preferred. The firm also offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. To be considered please send your resume as a Word attachment. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent opportunity.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis. This role is focused on federal and state tax compliance, ensuring accurate preparation and reporting of tax returns.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review federal tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Handle multi-state tax filings and address related compliance requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to perform corporate tax calculations, including depreciation and other adjustments.</p><p>• Utilize ASC 740 principles for tax provision and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis and reconciliation using advanced Excel tools.</p><p>• Maintain proficiency in various tax software platforms to ensure efficient processing.</p><p>• Research and resolve complex tax issues, providing recommendations to management.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and incorporate updates into compliance processes.</p>
<p>Mid-sized well established private equity owned industrial services company located in Essex County, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant. Candidate will get involved in typical month end close functions, reconciliations, and financial statement prep. Will work very closely with the Sr. Accountant and Controller (who are both CPA’s) and be able to learn and grow in this position. Strong EXCEL skills is required and Dynamics 365 is a plus but not required as they will be implementing it soon. Position requires 1+ years of Corporate Accounting or public accounting experience along with an Accounting or Finance degree. The company offers a very competitive salary in the $70-80k range depending on experience. Very high exposure with upside potential to grow your career. </p>
<p>The salary for this position is 180,000 - 200,000. The benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401k, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance. </p><p><br></p><p>A New York City based investment and real estate company in Midtown New York seeks a Controller for their family office. This is a hands-on role handling accounting and operation issues. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the incumbent. The Controller will start in the office with the potential of working a day from home after several months. This will work closely with the President and other family members. Experience in a similar environment is preferred. A strong proficiency in QuickBooks is also preferred.</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities include:</p><p>-Special projects for the CEO.</p><p>-Performing the investment accounting and analysis functions.</p><p>-Handling all accounting and reporting functions.</p><p>-Reviewing and assisting the outside auditing firm on tax and audit issues.</p><p> </p><p>The company offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA to discuss at 848-202-797</p>
We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to oversee and execute comprehensive audit engagements for our organization in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role requires a proactive individual with strong auditing expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess bilingual abilities in Spanish or Portuguese and be open to occasional international and domestic travel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting, to ensure adherence to organizational policies and regulations.<br>• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless audit processes and address potential concerns.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to the audit committee and relevant stakeholders.<br>• Develop and implement annual internal audit programs to identify and mitigate risks effectively.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.<br>• Travel internationally and domestically for audit engagements, primarily in Latin America, as required.<br>• Utilize expertise in corporate internal auditing to drive operational improvements and enhance control measures.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices to ensure audits align with current regulations.<br>• Handle complex audit tasks independently, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
<p>A rapidly growing start-up based in Jersey City, NJ is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with their Controller on a contract to full-time basis. The Senior Accountant will have experience driving monthly close activities, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, handling fixed assets, and supporting audit preparation requirements. The ideal Senior Accountant will have experience in small to mid-sized companies where they were involved with formalizing accounting processes, finding ways to enhance operations, and doing some monthly variance analysis. Proficiency with QuickBooks and Google Sheets (Excel) is strongly preferred.</p><p> </p><p>If you are interested in applying for this contract to full-time Senior Accountant role, please contact David Serrano at Robert Half Management Resources (551-307-0316 or david.serrano@roberthalf.).</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Accounting to oversee and enhance financial operations in our organization. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, this role involves managing critical accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency in financial reporting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to provide strategic leadership in a dynamic retail environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.<br>• Coordinate and manage financial statement audits, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and support for financial decision-making.<br>• Ensure the integrity of financial data by maintaining robust internal controls.<br>• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Provide strategic guidance to the accounting team, fostering growth and development.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company remains compliant.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
<p>The salary for this position is 90,000 - 100,000. The benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and flexible hours. </p><p><br></p><p>A local CPA firm in Somerville seeks a Tax Accountant with two plus years’ experience in a local or midsize CPA firm.The Tax Accountant will be involved in the preparation or corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.The firm offers an excellent working environment and flexible hours. To apply email a resume in a Word format. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this opportunity.</p>
<p>Brooklyn based non profit organization is hiring an Accounting Manager to their team. They are in the office 3 days/week so are seeking locally based candidates only.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the quarterly closing of accounting books record, following the year end audit required schedules</p><p>• Managing efficient account and control processes</p><p>• Document, implement and communicate financial policies and processes</p><p>• Play a key role in the monthly and end of year closes</p><p>• Identify ways to automate, optimize and improve financial operations</p><p>• Prepare quarterly consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles</p><p>• Analyze Balance sheet accounts and Income and expense accounts, as required</p><p>• Reconcile interfund billing transfers between entities</p><p>• Monitor reserves, fees, debt entries and escrow funding accounts balances.</p><p>• Manage banking transactions, including transfers, cash projection and cash management. Assist with tracking and preparation of draw requests from operating, replacement and other reserves</p><p>• Lead in the creation of and management of user-friendly MIP report</p><p>• Partner with Controller to develop internal audit programs</p><p>• Develop key performance indicator dashboards, as needed</p><p>• Assist with year-end audit government contract audits</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Princeton, NJ. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills while contributing to key financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel expertise and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the smooth execution of accounting tasks and data analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support the Senior Accountant in managing daily accounting activities and operations.</p><p>• Assist in preparing and reconciling financial reports to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate on month-end close processes to meet strict deadlines.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable collections and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Process weekly sales bookings and post accounts payable transactions.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.</p><p>• Upload relevant financial files into company systems for efficient record-keeping.</p><p>• Compile and format monthly reports to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Gather data and insights to enhance the quality of financial reporting.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in managing all day-to-day accounting for two real estate related funds, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in fund accounting and investment fund operations. Ideally hybrid, 3 days a week on site in New York City.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, including calculating Net Asset Value (NAV) for various fund types.</p><p>• Perform daily reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Oversee fund operations for private equity, hedge funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs).</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to generate accurate fund performance reports.</p><p>• Utilize systems like Yardi and Yardi Voyager to manage real estate fund data and transactions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies during fund administration processes.</p><p>• Analyze fund performance and provide insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Manage closed-end funds and alternative asset classes with a focus on operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Portfolio Manager. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing portfolio management strategies, establishing compliance frameworks, and producing strategic reporting analytics. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and enhance portfolio management strategies, including project selection, prioritization, compliance, risk management, and resource allocation.</li><li>Align portfolio projects and programs with organizational strategic goals to maximize value delivery.</li><li>Partner with project and program managers to ensure individual initiatives align with overall portfolio objectives.</li><li>Continuously evaluate portfolio performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and impact.</li><li>Oversee resource distribution across projects to optimize performance and mitigate constraints.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, project sponsors, and business unit leaders.</li><li>Establish and enforce compliance frameworks and guidelines for IT portfolio management.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal governance policies.</li><li>Conduct audits and assessments to verify portfolio-wide compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards.</li><li>Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry trends, updating portfolio management practices accordingly.</li><li>Provide strategic reporting, analytics, and financial insights to support portfolio decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and report on portfolio performance, including project outcomes and value realization.</li><li>Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track portfolio success and impact.</li><li>Prepare detailed reports on portfolio status, budget, risks, and overall performance.</li><li>Manage portfolio budgets by developing, monitoring, and controlling financial plans.</li><li>Present key insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. In this role, you will contribute to the financial management of a respected non-profit organization, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while supporting various financial operations. This position requires in-office work on a permanent basis, making it ideal for candidates who are locally based.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and execute critical components of the month-end closing process to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Coordinate and support the annual audit, including preparing footnotes and related documentation.<br>• Analyze and prepare journal entries for billing, revenue, cash flow, utilities, loan transfers, expense accruals, and fixed assets.<br>• Perform detailed bank and petty cash reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Oversee the tracking and reconciliation of fixed assets while ensuring proper documentation.<br>• Prepare and review accounting records to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics and FRx Report Writer software to generate financial reports and analyses.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial discrepancies and streamline accounting processes.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join a growing start-up company in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our accounting operations, streamlining processes, and supporting financial planning and analysis initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all journal entries are properly recorded.</p><p>• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with the controller to implement system upgrades and improve operational workflows.</p><p>• Support procurement processes and oversee order-to-cash activities to optimize efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct inventory reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare for audit reviews by compiling necessary documentation and ensuring compliance.</p><p>• Build out financial planning and analysis (FP& A) capabilities by automating processes and creating insightful reports.</p><p>• Own specific departmental reporting responsibilities, working closely with the existing accounting team.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of accounting structures and responsibilities to support company growth.</p>
A Senior Accountant plays a pivotal role in managing an organization's financial health, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing critical insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for experienced accounting professionals who possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, advanced technical skills, and the ability to lead or mentor team members. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or other relevant accounting standards. Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including journal entries and reconciliations Analyze financial results and variances, providing summaries and recommendations to management. Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and general ledger functions. Ensure proper documentation and management of financial transactions and records. Manage bank reconciliations and intercompany accounts. Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to tax and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with external auditors during audits and provide financial data as required Process Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and recommend changes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to improve or implement ERP systems and automation tools. Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and training to entry level accountants or staff as needed. Act as a point of contact between the accounting team and upper levels of management.
<p><strong>Join Our Team as a Staff Accountant – Full-Time Engagement Professionals!</strong></p><p>Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level and enjoy variety, stability, and growth all in one position? Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals Practice (FTEP) is expanding, and we’re looking for talented <strong>Staff Accountants</strong> to join our premier "loan staff" division. This isn't just a job – it’s a career opportunity that offers dynamic project work, meaningful client relationships, and the unique chance to impact businesses across industries!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join FTEP?</strong></p><p>The Full-Time Engagement Professionals Practice is like no other! As full-time employees of Robert Half, you’ll work on mission-critical accounting and finance projects for our diverse clientele. Every engagement offers exciting challenges, from interim reconciliations and month-end close to audit preparation and process improvement implementation. It’s your opportunity to make a real difference while gaining invaluable experience across industries and organizational structures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>Our Staff Accountants thrive on variety, combining their technical expertise with their ability to foster strong client relationships. You’ll take charge of critical tasks that include:</p><ul><li>Month-end close processes, trial balance preparation, and maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts.</li><li>Preparing financial statements and managing complex journal entry adjustments.</li><li>Conducting account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany accounts.</li><li>Creating fixed asset schedules, coordinating depreciation, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting.</li><li>Audit preparation and risk assessment, including reviewing internal controls.</li><li>Assisting with tax return prep (sales, state, excise, payroll, corporate, or partnership).</li><li>Supporting budget preparation and analyzing budget variances.</li><li>Implementing ERP systems and using cutting-edge tools like <strong>Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUPs)</strong> for advanced reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>What’s In It For You?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stability</strong>: You’ll be a full-time, permanent Robert Half employee with competitive salary and benefits.</li><li><strong>Variety & Impact</strong>: Work on a wide array of accounting projects with multiple well-respected organizations.</li><li><strong>Career Development</strong>: Build your skillset, expand your expertise, and participate in <strong>Professional Education Programs (PEP)</strong> and networking events.</li><li><strong>Incentives</strong>: Additional compensation opportunities for successful business development contributions!</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Join Us?</strong></p><p>Take the next step in your accounting career and apply today to become part of FTEP's vibrant and growing team!</p><p><br></p>
If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. Based in the Parsippany, New Jersey region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted long-term contract / temporary opportunity where effort is rewarded. The Staff Accountant plays a major role in the preparation of monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. The majority of time spent will be dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You'll also communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, take part in compliance, and look over schedules for the reporting processes.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation<br><br>- Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments<br><br>- Maintain monthly payment schedules<br><br>- Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed<br><br>- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments<br><br>- Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner<br><br>- Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation<br><br>- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting<br><br>- Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciling bank transactions while supporting the monthly close process. This position offers a great opportunity for professionals with advanced accounting expertise to contribute to the organization's success during a busy reporting period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform comprehensive daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.<br>• Investigate and resolve unreconciled items promptly to maintain clean and accurate accounts.<br>• Assist in preparing journal entries and supporting documentation during the monthly close process.<br>• Conduct detailed account analysis and provide explanations for variances as needed.<br>• Maintain organized and well-documented reconciliation work papers for audit and review purposes.<br>• Analyze revenue transactions and ensure proper recording in line with accounting standards.<br>• Collaborate with the team on trial balance reviews and prepare adjusting journal entries as required.<br>• Utilize Oracle PeopleSoft to manage financial data and streamline accounting processes.<br>• Support the annual revenue analysis to facilitate accurate reporting and budgeting.<br>• Contribute to improving processes and workflows within the accounting department.
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Robert Half is building its <strong>Staff Accountant Talent Pipeline</strong> to connect talented accounting professionals with outstanding opportunities for temporary, contract, and permanent roles in the <strong>Central NJ </strong>area. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you! By joining our talent network, you’ll gain access to roles that align with your skill set and career goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>Staff Accountants play a crucial role in supporting an organization’s financial operations. By preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing data, and contributing to budgeting and decision-making processes, you’ll help businesses stay on track and compliant in an ever-changing financial environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>While specific duties may vary by company, the general responsibilities of a Staff Accountant include:</p><ul><li><strong>General Ledger Management:</strong> Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.</li><li><strong>Account Reconciliation:</strong> Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and schedules to help management make informed decisions.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable & Receivable Support:</strong> Support A/P and A/R processes as needed, including invoice management, payment tracking, and account collections.</li><li><strong>Budget Assistance:</strong> Collaborate with team members to prepare annual budgets and forecasts; analyze variances and trends.</li><li><strong>Month-End/Year-End Close:</strong> Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, adjustments, and reporting.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Audits:</strong> Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards; assist with internal and external audits.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p>
