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Staff Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Location
Short Hills, NJ
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Staff Accountant will join the corporate accounting team in Short Hills, New Jersey. The role participates in the monthly book close, prepares financial reporting and reconciliations, and analyzes general ledger accounts. The ideal candidate has at least 1–2 years of experience in insurance, financial services, or public accounting, hands-on monthly close experience, and strong Excel and systems skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General Ledger AccountingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsGAAPAccounting ComplianceMicrosoft ExcelAccounting SystemsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunicationPriority ManagementProject-Based WorkMonthly Close ActivitiesFinancial Accounting

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting1-3 Years Financial Accounting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in Short Hills, NJ. The Staff Accountant will participate in the monthly book close process, prepare financial reportings, analyze GL accounts, and prepare reconciliations.The ideal Staff Accountant will have at minimum of 1-2 years' experience in either the insurance, financial services, or large regional to Big 4 public accounting in an accounting or assurance role, hands on experience with monthly close activities, and strong Excel and systems skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

  • 1–3 years of experience in financial accounting.

  • Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

  • Familiarity with GAAP and accounting compliance requirements.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Experience using accounting systems

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively to project-based work.

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