We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in New Jersey in a contract role with permanent potential. This position supports core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on billing, accounts receivable follow-up, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy. The role works closely with internal partners and customers to help maintain clean financial records, strengthen invoicing processes, and support timely cash collection. This opportunity follows a hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process by reviewing customer agreements, compiling billing details, producing invoice support, and issuing accurate bills on schedule.
- Monitor outstanding receivables through aging analysis, prepare account statements, and communicate with customers regarding past-due balances to improve collections.
- Reconcile customer accounts and review revenue-related balances, including accrued and deferred items, to help ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Post approved account adjustments such as credits, accrual entries, and prepaid-related transactions while maintaining proper supporting documentation.
- Perform routine reviews of billing activity and revenue accounts to identify discrepancies and correct issues within accounting records.
- Maintain customer tax documentation and update sales tax jurisdiction information to support compliant billing practices.
- Support customer portal administration, including setup activities and required onboarding documentation.
- Complete account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve exceptions in a timely manner to keep the general ledger accurate.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and tracking tools, and assist with additional accounting activities such as budgeting support, accounts payable tasks, and credit card transaction review.
- Recommend workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and help the finance team meet deadlines and business goals.