Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Solomon Page

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role, working onsite at the client’s office in Hillside, NJ, with one remote day per week. The client operates within the manufacturing and consumer goods industry. This position is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the core accounting functions, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial health of the organization through diligent accounting practices and analytical support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Hillside, NJ
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: Support the client’s accounting operations by ensuring accurate financial records and contributing to the monthly close.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP system, Sage X3

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monthly Close: Support the monthly-close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries to record various financial transactions.
• Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet analysis and reconciliations to verify account accuracy.
• Inventory Accounting: Assist with inventory accounting and support the purchasing process.
• Audit Support: Prepare necessary documents for annual audits and assist with special projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required, demonstrating a foundational understanding of corporate accounting principles.
• Experience: 0-3 years of corporate accounting experience, including relevant internships, coupled with knowledge of financial statements and monthly-close processes.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and x/vlookups, ERP system experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Bonus: Experience with Sage X3 ERP system is a plus.