Accountant

Atlas Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and participate in month-end close and reporting. The role emphasizes GAAP familiarity, strong attention to detail, and teamwork in a healthcare-oriented services organization.

The ideal candidate will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and payable processes while upholding confidentiality and accuracy across high-volume data entry and financial analysis tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to analyze and organize financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processes and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including accruals, account reviews, and preparation of financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support accounting functions.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and support broader finance initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This role will support core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processes and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including accruals, account reviews, and preparation of financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support accounting functions.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and support broader finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to analyze and organize financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, but not required.