Staff Accountant

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Addition Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for a Junior Staff Accountant at Addition Management, located in Paterson, NJ. Addition Management operates as a stable distributor within New Jersey. This role is a vital addition to their team, offering an early career professional the opportunity to significantly contribute to the company’s financial operations. The Junior Staff Accountant will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the Controller with essential accounting processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Paterson, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly + Bonus
• Team: This position directly supports the Controller within the accounting department.
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial data by managing daily accounting tasks, assisting with month-end closing, and supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monthly Close & Reporting Support: Actively assist the Controller throughout the critical monthly accounting close process, contribute to daily updates of the Key Stats Report, and review account analyses for discrepancies.
• Journal Entry & Reconciliation: Accurately prepare and enter various journal entries as needed, alongside performing required bank reconciliations to ensure financial precision.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Take responsibility for reviewing and approving Accounts Payable vouchers and process board bills ACH transfers on a weekly basis.
• Accounts Receivable & Billing: Manage daily billing processes and serve as a reliable backup for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Financial Compliance & Inventory: File all accounting documents, maintain adherence to internal and external records retention policies, and conduct monthly inventory reviews for accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. This is an early career role.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional experience, with prior hands-on experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.