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Robert Half
Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing financial services organization in New Jersey. This position will contribute to revenue-related accounting, month-end close, and financial analysis while helping strengthen reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with Finance and Operations leadership in a fast-paced, expanding business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Handle accounting for advisory-related revenue, review billing activity, and ensure revenue collections are accurately reconciled.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules tied to the monthly close process.
- Evaluate revenue performance and operating data to identify trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.
- Improve accounting workflows by introducing more efficient processes, automation, and stronger internal controls.
- Assist with acquisition-related accounting needs, business integrations, and implementation of new operational platforms.
- Create and maintain key performance indicators and recurring reports to support financial and operational decision-making.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to entry-level accounting staff while helping maintain team productivity and quality standards.
- Support general ledger accuracy and contribute to tax-related accounting activities, including areas such as corporate and sales tax support as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Prior experience leading or supervising staff within financial services, wealth management, broker-dealer, or similar environments.
- Strong background in revenue accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
- Experience working in high-growth organizations or supporting acquisition and integration efforts is preferred.
- Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting support responsibilities is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.