Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Global company in is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for our team in Secaucus, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating month-end close activities, and helping ensure timely reporting across key accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring processes while responding effectively to audit and operational needs. This role is hybrid and there is room for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee recurring accounting activities that support an accurate and timely monthly and financial close process.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and alignment with general ledger activity.

• Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Support weekly accounts payable payment cycles and help ensure vendor obligations are processed accurately and on schedule.

• Generate invoices for external customers and monitor billing records for completeness and accuracy.

• Apply incoming cash receipts to customer accounts and reconcile payments against open balances.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors by gathering documentation and responding to audit-related requests.

• Super user in Sage Intacct for financial reporting, running reports, process improvements with in Sage Intacct

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5-10 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation procedures.

• Experience participating in month-end close and financial close activities within a structured accounting environment.

• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and related financial reporting requirements.

• Ability to manage invoicing, cash application, and accounts payable processing with strong attention to detail.

• Experience supporting audit requests and preparing organized financial documentation.

• Sage Intacct is required