Staff Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Kelly Professional & Industrial

The Tone:
This is a direct-hire Staff Accountant role with a growing organization located in Runnemede, NJ, facilitated by Kelly Professional & Industrial. This position is vital for supporting daily accounting operations, managing the monthly financial close, and handling reconciliations and inventory accounting. It offers significant potential for long-term career growth into an Accounting Manager role, making it an excellent opportunity for a dependable and self-motivated professional.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Hybrid – Runnemede, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative six-person accounting department
• Mission: Support day-to-day accounting activities, monthly financial close, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and other financial reporting needs.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Sage 100, Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile Accounts: Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of any reconciling items.
• Process Journal Entries: Create and review journal entries, including those for write-offs and inventory adjustments, while maintaining supporting documentation.
• Manage Inventory: Assist with inventory control processes, including warehouse and store cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Ensure Compliance: Support sales tax filings and other accounting compliance activities as required.
• Support Financial Operations: Maintain utility allocations between business entities and provide backup assistance for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s degree in Accounting is required, with a solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous accounting experience is required, including prior experience with an ERP system. Sage 100 experience is preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.