Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing insurance organization in Bergen County, NJ , New York. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with early-career experience who wants to expand their skills across core financial operations in a collaborative setting. The position offers broad exposure to general accounting activities, reporting support, and process improvement work while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by helping organize entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Record financial transactions through accurate journal entries and complete reconciliations for key accounts.

• Review cash activity and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts to ensure records remain current and reliable.

• Provide day-to-day support for payable and receivable processes, helping maintain timely and accurate transaction flow.

• Preserve the accuracy of the general ledger by identifying inconsistencies and resolving issues promptly.

• Assist in preparing internal financial reports and month-end support schedules for the accounting team.

• Examine account activity, research variances, and follow through on discrepancies to support accurate reporting.

• Help respond to audit inquiries and year-end documentation needs by gathering and organizing required materials.

• Take part in workflow enhancements and ad hoc accounting projects that improve efficiency and controls.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

• At least 2 years of accounting experience; internship experience may also be considered.

• Working knowledge of core accounting practices and financial recordkeeping principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

• Experience preparing journal entries and working within a general ledger environment.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability in daily work.

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.

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