Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Somerset, NJ – Hybrid | Guest Supply

The Tone:
This is a hybrid Staff Accountant role located in Somerset, NJ, at Guest Supply. The company is part of Guest Worldwide, a global collective that provides hospitality and distribution solutions, personal care amenities, and textile products to over 25,000 hotels in more than 100 countries. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco, Guest Supply is vital in ensuring the financial integrity and regulatory compliance of its operations. This role is crucial for preparing and analyzing financial reports and data in adherence to the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), directly contributing to the company’s financial health and transparency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: In-person, Somerset, NJ

• Mission: Responsible for the preparation and analysis of various financial reports, statements and data in compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX).
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel), online accounting systems, PeopleSoft (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Compile financial information to perform routine accounting processes, including general ledger entries, Balance Sheet account reconciliations, and Profit & Loss variance analysis.
• Statement Preparation: Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by analyzing general ledger information and collaborating with department leads.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial information to summarize and interpret the current and projected company financial position for management.
• Payment Processing: Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, reconciling accounts, and completing quarterly calculations.
• Cash Management: Update daily cash schedules using bank statements for accurate month-end cash reconciliation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school, with exposure to general ledger accounting and financial statement reporting.
• Experience: 3-5 years of related accounting experience.
• Skills: Advanced computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel; experience with online accounting systems; excellent communication, interpersonal, and professional interactive skills; and detail-oriented with outstanding levels of accuracy in analyzing complex financial information.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; 5-7 years of related accounting experience; PeopleSoft experience.