Location : Secaucus, New Jersey
Job Summary : The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Department by providing financial information to management through researching and analyzing accounting data.
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Responsibilities :
- Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts
- Journalize store level expenses for items such as utilities, store repairs and maintenance, travel expense, and field bonus as well as expenses associated with various credit card accounts
- Prepare reconciliations for assets and liability accounts, including resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
- Prepare account analyses on balance sheet and income statement and attend meetings with management to explain account changes, adjustments, and irregularities
- Assist internal and external auditors in gathering information in an organized and timely manner
- Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
- Perform special projects as assigned by management and senior members of department
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in related role, public accounting experience a plus
- Experience with USGAAP and the accrual basis of accounting
Skills and Behaviors :
- Familiarity with large General Ledger system, SAP, and Hyperion Essbase is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced skills in Excel
- Ability to learn quickly and possess a strong interest in growing in accounting and / or finance
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and easily and shift approach in response to the demands of the situation
- Demonstrated flexibility especially during month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive working environment
- Ability to work independently as well as work well in teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain financial data and balances
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