Staff Accountant

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