Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and maintaining accurate financial records. Your expertise will support the organization’s financial health through diligent bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and possesses strong technical accounting skills to handle confidential information with integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills will directly impact the company’s success.

Duties

• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy in double entry bookkeeping and general ledger reconciliation.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes using financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Workday.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and account analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure financial data integrity.
• Assist with budgeting, credit analysis, and financial forecasting to support strategic planning efforts.
• Handle data entry tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of accuracy in spreadsheets and accounting systems like PeopleSoft or Ceridian.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and internal audit requirements during financial reporting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing financial statements and performing account analysis.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and technical accounting principles.
• Proficiency with multiple financial software platforms including ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Paychex, Ceridian, and Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel for data analysis.
• Experience with accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Excellent numeracy skills combined with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Effective communication skills for customer service-oriented interactions and cross-department collaboration.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable/receivable management, journal entries, account reconciliation, and bookkeeping best practices.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team where your expertise in accounting will drive operational excellence! We value precision, transparency, and proactive problem-solving—qualities that empower you to succeed in this vital role.

Pay: $26.70 - $34.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07302