Senior Staff Accountant

Kforce Inc.

Neptune, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$37
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cost Allocation, Cost-Reimbursable Contract, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Legal, Microsoft Dynamics, Multitasking, Operations, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Variable Costs, Variance Analysis, Vlookups
LOCATION
Neptune, NJ
POSTED
Today
Kforce has a client in Neptune, NJ that is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. Responsibilities:
  • Manage full-cycle accounting across AP, AR, and general ledger
  • Perform and review 3-way matching (PO, invoice, receipt) to ensure accuracy and proper approvals
  • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
  • Lead account reconciliations, including bank recs and roll forward schedules
  • Support month-end close, including variance analysis and financial reporting
  • Track and analyze direct vs. indirect costs related to grants and cost-reimbursement contracts
  • Assist with billing and reimbursement processes for grant-funded programs, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
  • Review and tie out financial statements, understanding how GL activity flows into reporting
  • Partner with internal teams to support audit readiness and provide schedules/documentation as needed
  • Utilize ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central) for daily accounting operations
  • Leverage Excel to analyze data and support reporting (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, queries)

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of accounting experience across AP, AR, and general ledger
  • Strong understanding of cost-reimbursement contracts and/or grant accounting, including direct and indirect cost allocation
  • Experience with 3-way matching and high-volume transaction environments
  • Solid knowledge of financial statements and how GL activity flows into reporting
  • Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central) preferred (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Acumatica also relevant)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; Queries a plus)
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/