Staff Accountant

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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Bergen County, New Jersey. This position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting activities, including close support, reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing details, investigating variances, and finding better ways to streamline routine processes. This role is well suited for someone who wants broad exposure and enjoys working collaboratively across the accounting function.Responsibilities:• Create and post recurring and non-routine journal entries related to payroll, accruals, depreciation, reallocations, and other general ledger activity.• Support monthly closing activities by preparing account analyses and helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and company credit card activity while identifying, researching, and clearing outstanding discrepancies.• Record cash movements, internal transfers, and banking charges with proper documentation and general ledger impact.• Track and balance intercompany activity across multiple entities, including payroll allocations and related liability accounts.• Work closely with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to confirm proper coding, period-end cutoff, and completion of reconciliations.• Maintain close calendars, accounting procedures, and supporting documentation while recommending improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.• Contribute to audit preparation, tax-related support, reporting requests, financial analysis, and additional finance projects as needed.