Accountant

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Runnemede (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occasional work-from-home

Job summary

Kelly Services in Runnemede, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, and inventory accounting in a direct-hire, in-office role.

The position offers growth into an Accounting Manager role and occasional work-from-home flexibility after established. Ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and able to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• 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.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus not a must.
• This role is designed to grow with the organization.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Primarily in-office position; after establishing themselves in the role, the manager may allow occasional work-from-home flexibility for personal situations.

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.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage 100

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.