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Staff Accountant

Job in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, 07061, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the month-end financial closings, oversee all accounting procedures while advising on general finance matters, and advise on general financial matters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Assists with Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable as needed.

- Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.

- Prepares monthly reports for General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, etc.

- Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

- Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.

- Assist in preparing budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets.

- Assist in cost accounting and reporting.

- Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.

- Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.

- Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.

- Assists with preparing financial statements.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Knowledge of an ERP system.

- Solid knowledge accounting principles and regulations.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to prioritize work.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.

- 2 years of related experience required.

Salary and Benefits :

Salary - $70,000 - 80,000

Medical - Plans available, company pays portion

Dental/Vision - Available;
Employee paid

401k - 1 year waiting period

Requirements

Accounts Payable (AP), Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Journal Entries, General Accounting, General Ledger

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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