Accountant

Telesearch Staffing; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesearch Staffing in Flanders, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations of the accounting department. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and managing accounts payable and receivable.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate expertise in financial management, have a solid grasp of accounting principles, and show accuracy in accounting practices. Strong communication skills are required to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities of the accounting department ensuring accurate financial reports.
• Manage accounts receivable processes including billing, collections and reconciliation.
• Generate financial statements and assure corporate income tax compliance.

Skills

Financial Management

Technical Capacity

Performance Management

Ethical Conduct

Communication Proficiency

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Summary/Objective

Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial reporting. Manage finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future and supervise the accounting staff.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports; and check statistic management.
• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes including billing, collections and reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate processing of daily accounting transactions performed by accounting staff.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable/ payable status assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests
• Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Respond to Owner(s) as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Competencies/ Qualification/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Financial Management.
• Technical Capacity.
• Performance Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.