Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week

Compensation: $30-35/hour

Type: Contract

Overview
A global leader in industrial manufacturing and technology solutions is seeking a Hybrid Staff Accountant to join their finance team onsite 1-2 days a week, working full-time hours. This role offers the opportunity to support key accounting operations for U.S. entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting. If you’re detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely entry.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
• Review and audit employee travel and expense (T&E) reports for compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and process payments, including check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Assist with vendor setup, W-9 verification, and maintenance.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparing accruals for unprocessed invoices.
• Assist with payroll data entry and verification, as well as reconciliations of payroll-related GL accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audits, purchase order reviews, and other general accounting duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required); CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Proven background in Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP ERP required.
• Experience with expense reporting platforms (e.g., Concur, Expensify) strongly preferred.
• Payroll accounting experience highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.