Staff Accountant

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Department by providing financial information to management through researching and analyzing accounting data.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts
• Journalize store level expenses for items such as utilities, store repairs and maintenance, travel expense, and field bonus as well as expenses associated with various credit card accounts
• Prepare reconciliations for assets and liability accounts, including resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Prepare account analyses on balance sheet and income statement and attend meetings with management to explain account changes, adjustments, and irregularities
• Assist internal and external auditors in gathering information in an organized and timely manner
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Perform special projects as assigned by management and senior members of department

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in related role, public accounting experience a plus
• Experience with USGAAP and the accrual basis of accounting

Skills and Behaviors:

• Familiarity with large General Ledger system, SAP, and Hyperion Essbase is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to learn quickly and possess a strong interest in growing in accounting and/or finance
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and easily and shift approach in response to the demands of the situation
• Demonstrated flexibility especially during month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive working environment
• Ability to work independently as well as work well in teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain financial data and balances