Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The role of the Staff Accountant is to manage the accounting and financial reporting process for their assigned territory. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end closings, financial reporting, preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and analysis. This is an ON-SITE position in Allendale New Jersey. You must be able to work in our Allendale Office Monday - Friday.

Along with an inclusive environment and great advancement opportunities, we offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life.

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off and a whole lot more

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and managing assigned brand/territory’s P&L and Balance Sheet
• Prepares and creates journal entries with supporting schedules to substantiate
• Prepares bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Plays a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures.
• Analyzes variances in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepares special reports for Director of Accounting
• Assists with assessment and implementation of internal controls, including risk identification and prevention.
• Prepares and submits sales tax returns for assigned brand/territory.
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset schedules.
• Provides assistance during year-end bank audit
• Maintains and reconciles monthly balance sheet accounts as assigned
• Prepares and analyzes monthly prepaid amortization schedule
• Ability to work outside normal business hours during month-end and year-end audits based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1+ years hands on accounting experience preferred
• Public Accounting experience or CPA preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Advanced math skills: ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations
• Must have initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all disciplines and levels
• Resourceful with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to troubleshoot with keen attention to detail
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands with a strong sense of urgency