Staff Accountant

Jersey City, New Jersey

Robert Half
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Robert Half is looking for a staff accountant who will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a well-organized system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
  • Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
  • Maintain and balance general ledger
  • Maintain quality historical records by filing documents
  • Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
  • Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of Accounting experience
  • Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
  • Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
  • CPA an added plus
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program skills required
  • Accounting experience in publicly traded company a plus
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus
Date Posted: 24 May 2025
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