Staff Accountant

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Addition Management

The Tone:
This role is located in Paterson, NJ at Addition Management, a stable distributor based in New Jersey. Addition Management is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their team. This position is crucial for supporting the Controller and ensuring the accurate and timely execution of daily and monthly accounting operations within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Paterson, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly + Bonus
• Team: Reports to the Controller
• Mission: Owns the daily processing and review of financial transactions, providing essential support to the monthly close process and maintaining accurate financial records.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Accounting Close: Assist the Controller during the monthly accounting close process.
• Process Transactions: Prepare and enter journal entries as required, and process billing on a daily basis.
• Manage Payables: Review and approve Accounts Payable vouchers and process weekly board bills ACH transfers.
• Backup Accounting Functions: Provide backup support for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Reconcile and Maintain: Prepare bank reconciliations, review account analysis for discrepancies, and file accounting documents while maintaining internal and external records retention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. This is an early career role.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional experience, specifically with prior involvement in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of accounting principles, financial data entry, and meticulous record-keeping.
• Bonus: Intermediate Excel proficiency is desired for this role.