Staff Accountant

Jobot

Paramus, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Billing, Billing Records, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Paramus, NJ
POSTED
Today
Staff Accountant – Strong Pay, Great Culture—Apply Now!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tammy Rivera
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

A growing professional services firm is seeking an Accounting & Billing Specialist to support leadership with day-to-day accounting operations and firmwide billing. This is a highly visible role offering strong exposure to both transactional accounting and revenue cycle management.
This organization prioritizes a collaborative, inclusive environment and offers a strong work-life balance alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Why join us?

Why Join
Competitive compensation + performance bonus
Summer hours and generous PTO
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible, team-oriented culture with regular events

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Accounts Receivable
Prepare, review, and finalize client invoices
Track WIP, unbilled time, expenses, and retainers
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely billing
Process adjustments, write-ups/downs, and credits
Monitor AR and follow up on outstanding balances
Maintain billing records and support monthly billing cycles
Accounting & Month-End Support
Assist with AP, AR, and daily accounting activities
Prepare journal entries and help maintain the general ledger
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
Support month-end and quarter-end close (accruals, variance analysis)
Assist with revenue recognition tied to billing activity
Contribute to year-end processes, audits, and ad hoc projects


Qualifications

3–5+ years of accounting, billing, or AP/AR experience (professional services a plus)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Exposure to WIP, retainers, utilization, and project-based revenue models
Experience with billing systems or expense tools
Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations)
Detail-oriented with strong organization and communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential financial information


Systems & Tools

Time & billing / practice management systems (e.g., Office Tools, Canopy, CCH, Thomson Reuters)
Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online)
Advanced Excel

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

About the Company

J

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com 🤖

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com