Job Description
Kforce's client, a leading organization in Short Hills, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team.
Summary:
This position will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, and ensuring accounting activity is accurate and compliant with applicable accounting principles and regulations. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build their experience in a structured corporate environment while gaining exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze general ledger account balances and compile financial information
- Prepare monthly financial reports, accounting summaries, and reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
- Record financial transactions accurately in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Review accounting documentation for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures
- Apply accounting and reporting principles to day-to-day accounting activities
- Analyze account activity and provide information to support financial reporting and decision-making
- Assist with expense allocation and related accounting activities
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures
- Participate in accounting and financial reporting projects
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial information
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1-3 years of financial accounting experience
- Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet applications
- Familiarity with automated accounting systems or ERP platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- CPA or CPA-track candidates are a plus
- Experience in the insurance, financial services, or other regulated industry
- Exposure to statutory or regulatory accounting principles
- Experience supporting monthly or quarterly financial close processes
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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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Short Hills, NJ |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
About Company
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®.
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