Staff Accountant

New Horizons in Autism
  • New Jersey
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    Job Description

    Staff Accountant

    Department: Finance
    Reports To: Director of Finance
    Schedule: Full-time In-Person, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, general ledger activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

    The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP, is comfortable working independently, and demonstrates a high level of accuracy, organization, integrity, and professionalism.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Reconcile monthly bank, credit card, and other financial statements and accounts.

    • Process accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate receivable records.

    • Perform accounts payable functions, including reviewing, coding, and processing invoices and payments.

    • Assist with general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.

    • Assist in the preparation of financial statements through accurate account classification, transaction coding, and account analysis.

    • Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and accounting documentation.

    • Assemble and organize financial information and supporting documentation for external auditors during the annual audit.

    • Assist with required local, state, and federal financial reporting and compliance requirements.

    • Monitor accounting records for accuracy and completeness and identify and resolve discrepancies.

    • Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal staff, external vendors, and other business partners.

    • Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

    • Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

    • Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

    • Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks Online.

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    • Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

    • Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.

    • Strong understanding of cash reconciliations and treasury-related activities.

    • Experience assisting with external audits.

    • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a broader finance team.

    • High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.

    • Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy.

    Benefits

    • Medical Insurance

    • Dental Insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)

    • Paid Sick Time

    • Holiday Pay
    • FSA
    • 401K with match
    • Annual Tenure Bonus
    • Employee Referral Bonus

    Work Schedule

    • Full-time

    • Monday–Friday

    • 8-hour shift


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Jersey
    Websitehttps://www.nhautism.org

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • Treasuryunmatched

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