Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Westfield, NJ (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Record daily banking activity in the general ledger and prepare routine financial reporting to support timely visibility into cash activity.
- Produce core financial documents, including the trial balance, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.
- Complete monthly account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
- Oversee accounts payable activities, review and process employee expense submissions, and help maintain accurate disbursement records.
- Support payroll processing and assist with administrative and clerical tasks that contribute to smooth finance department operations.
- Maintain organized accounting documentation, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting records for audit readiness and internal reference.
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements by preparing reports, tracking obligations, and escalating issues when needed.
- Track prepaid expenses, rent schedules, and fixed assets to support depreciation accounting and accurate balance sheet management.
- Handle incoming mail and provide additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
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