Accountant

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Runnemede (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity in Runnemede. The role supports day-to-day accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, inventory accounting and financial reporting, with potential long-term growth into an Accounting Manager role.

The position is primarily in-office with occasional work-from-home flexibility after onboarding. Ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, ERP experience (Sage 100), and a detail-oriented, independent work

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements.
• Sage 100 ERP experience preferred; strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including write-offs and inventory adjustments.
• Maintain supporting documentation for monthly journal entries.
• Assist with inventory control, including warehouse and store cycle counts.
• Support sales tax filings and other accounting compliance activities.
• Maintain utility allocations between business entities.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and year-end accounting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work style

Communication skills

Spanish language (nice to have)

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Sage 100

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

In-office – flexibility for work from home occasionally

Kelly Services is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing organization in Runnemede, NJ. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a dependable, self-motivated accounting professional who can work independently, stay organized, and effectively manage competing priorities.

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting activities, monthly financial close, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and other financial reporting needs. This position also offers an excellent opportunity for long-term career growth into an Accounting Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including write-offs and inventory adjustments.
• Maintain supporting documentation for monthly journal entries.
• Assist with inventory control, including warehouse and store cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Support sales tax filings and other accounting compliance activities.
• Maintain utility allocations between business entities.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and other year-end accounting activities.
• Take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounting experience with a solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Previous ERP experience required; Sage 100 experience is preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently without extensive supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus not a must
• This role is designed to grow with the organization..
• Professional, team-oriented work environment.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
• Primarily in-office position; after establishing themselves in the role, the manager may allow occasional work-from-home flexibility for personal situations.