Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Edison, NJ- 1 day remote
Job Duration: Direct Hire
 
Job Description:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the accounting department to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and corporate policies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections, and payroll)
• Ensure full accuracy of the financial ledgers on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, with full ownership and the lead on the monthly book close process.
• Primary lead for all internal audit requirements to the extent these relate to finance and accounting.
• Responsible for cash management, including performing wire transfers, ACH payments, daily cash report, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare State Sales & Use Taxes: quarterly; semi-annually; or annually where applicable.
• Maintain files and comply with record retention requirements.
• Prepare monthly bank covenant package.

 
Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• 5 years+ relevant accounting experience
• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication, written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus