A company in New Jersey seeks a Senior Staff Accountant who can perform the following tasks and join their growing team.
The Finance operation is a small team, and this position requires an organized and analytical team player to be engaged in a range of financial activities.
The primary responsibility will be assisting the Controller with managing Payroll Administration. Other responsibilities may include day-to-day accounting activities and account reconciliations as described below.
The successful candidate will have operational experience and a proven track record of proactive problem-solving.
Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Prepares and processes biweekly iSolve payroll - resolves payroll issues, verifies payroll registers, prepares allocations, and posts payroll journal entries in general ledger.
- Prepares data for various survey forms, reports, records, and applications and obtains approvals as needed.
- Communicates procedures to staff members for compliance.
- Analyzes carrier bills upon receipt verifies accuracy, determines appropriate accounts, and facilitates payments to be initiated to HR related vendors;
prepares allocations and posts journal entries in general ledger.
Manages carrier records by reconciling monthly statements as appropriate.
Finance and Accounting
- Assists Controller with monthly account analysis, roll forward schedules and other accounting projects.
- Reconciles general ledger transactions and investigates discrepancies.
- Supports month-end and year-end close process.
- Prepares schedules for and participates in annual audit.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Grant Management
- Assists with preparation of monthly performance reports to government funders.
- Assists with various tasks associated with grants management.
Inventory Management
- Participates in annual physical inventory.
- Acts as backup for monthly Navision / Ceres close.
Miscellaneous :
- Assists with file retention system.
- May perform various tasks associated with special projects or events.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment, including two years in a payroll / benefits role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HRIS systems, accounting procedures and principles.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close.
- Strong proficiency in Office products (particularly Excel, MS Teams, and MS Word) is essential.
- Experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP a plus.
- Experience with Food Bank operations and / or CERES 4.5 Software is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communications skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with team members of diverse backgrounds.
- Be a highly organized, creative problem-solver with strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills.