Staff Accountant - CPA required

Burlington, NJ

Job description:

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join
our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for
maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and
year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting
standards and regulations. Your expertise will help drive financial
integrity and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a
fast-paced environment, working with diverse financial software and
accounting principles.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account
reconciliations, and general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy
and completeness.

- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice
processing and vendor payments using accounting software such as
QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.

- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the
accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Assist with payroll management tasks utilizing systems like ADP,
Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro to ensure timely and accurate employee
payments.

- Support compliance efforts related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
controls and assist in internal audits by providing necessary
documentation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, financial
analysis, and reporting activities to support organizational goals.

- Maintain detailed records of financial transactions, ensuring
adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and
governmental accounting standards when applicable.

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- QuickBooks: 5 years (Required)

- Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- CPA (Required)

Location:

- Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay:$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Qualifications:

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or
progress toward certification is a plus.

- Proven experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or
governmental accounting environments.

- Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks,
Xero, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms; experience with
Workday or UltiPro is advantageous.

- Knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal
entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation.

- Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Paychex and
experience handling accounts payable/receivable processes.

- Ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy using
10-key typing skills; experience with double-entry bookkeeping is
essential.

- Solid understanding of GAAP standards as well as technical
accounting principles; experience with SOX compliance is highly
desirable.

- Excellent analytical skills combined with strong math aptitude;
ability to interpret financial data effectively.

- Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and
support audit activities confidently. Join us as a Staff Accountant
and become an integral part of a vibrant team dedicated to
maintaining financial excellence while fostering your professional
growth!

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 80000

Salary Max : $ 100000

Currency Type : USD

Nigel
Posted 2026-05-15

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