Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Madison, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on month-end close, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience and can work accurately across multiple accounting priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned month-end close tasks, including preparing entries, completing reconciliations, and following established accounting procedures across multiple business entities.
• Prepare and record payroll, bonus, and compensation-related journal entries and accruals with a high degree of accuracy.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, maintaining records, and calculating periodic depreciation.
• Support the preparation and validation of financial reporting schedules and underlying account details.
• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including work connected to corporate tax and sales tax processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc analyses and special projects as business needs arise.
• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activities.
• Strong ability to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of payroll-related accounting, including accruals and compensation entries.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting considerations.
• Ability to assist with financial reporting detail and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in analyzing accounting data and resolving issues with strong attention to detail.