Position & Perks
The role of the Staff Accountant is to manage the accounting and financial reporting process for their assigned territory. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end closings, financial reporting, preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and analysis.
This is an ON-SITE position in Allendale New Jersey. You must be able to work in our Allendale Office Monday - Friday.
Along with an inclusive environment and great advancement opportunities, we offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life.
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Opportunity
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
- Paid Time Off and a whole lot more
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing and managing assigned brand/territory’s P&L and Balance Sheet
- Prepares and creates journal entries with supporting schedules to substantiate
- Prepares bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Plays a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures.
- Analyzes variances in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
- Prepares special reports for Director of Accounting
- Assists with assessment and implementation of internal controls, including risk identification and prevention.
- Prepares and submits sales tax returns for assigned brand/territory.
- Maintains and reconciles fixed asset schedules.
- Provides assistance during year-end bank auditMaintains and reconciles monthly balance sheet accounts as assigned
- Prepares and analyzes monthly prepaid amortization schedule
- Ability to work outside normal business hours during month-end and year-end audits based on business needs.
Qualifications
- Must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 1+ years hands on accounting experience preferred
- Public Accounting experience or CPA preferred
- Strong general accounting and reconciliations skills
- NetSuite experience preferred Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Advanced math skills: ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations
- Must have initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information
- Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all disciplines and levels
- Resourceful with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to troubleshoot with keen attention to detail
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands with a strong sense of urgency
