Staff Accountant

Job Description
Job Description
Marcum Search is assisting our client in their search for a Staff Accountant in New Jersey.
Summary
As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the accounting team in preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as well as performing financial analysis and various internal control procedures as required to support the accounting and internal control framework process.
Responsibilities

• Complete all bank reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation for input into the general ledger system.
• Prepare various balance sheet account analysis to ensure the accuracy of reported account balances and prevent the occurrence of "out of period" adjustments.
• Prepare other financial analysis as required in order to provide management with clear visibility to trend in Cost of Goods Sold and Operating Expense activity.
• Ensure proper control over company Fixed Assets, including performing periodic Fixed Asset physical observations and preparing related updates to our Fixed Asset subledger as required.
• Provide back up and support to the Accounts Payable department.
• Support the quarterly and year end external audit process, by providing required workpaper documentation to support company Balance Sheet and P&L balances and related activity.
• Assist in the preparation of parent company reporting package requirements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• Working Knowledge of Oracle, specifically working with G/L, A/P and Fixed Asset modules
• 1-3 years of work experience in an accounting department and/or public accounting
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to automate processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral skills that will allow for effective communication among internal stakeholders.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff and management across the organization through different communication mediums.
• Ability to handle hard deadlines and willing to work additional hours when necessary.
• Strong strategic analytical skills
  Good understanding of accounting concepts and the working of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.

Marcum Search LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Marcum Search LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.