Accountant

InfoStride; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InfoStride, located in Secaucus, NJ, seeks a detail-oriented Accountant with 2–5 years of experience to manage general ledger, close processes, and reporting. You will ensure GAAP compliance, handle journal entries, and assist with tax and audits while optimizing controls and ERP usage.

The role emphasizes accurate financial statements, reconciliations, and collaboration with finance teams to drive efficiency and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjusting entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with tax compliance and reporting.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor internal controls and propose process improvements.
• Utilize ERP/accounting systems to improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant with 2-5 years of accounting experience to join our team in Secaucus, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, general accounting, tax compliance, and audit support, along with hands-on experience in month-end close, account reconciliations, and accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, general ledger accounts, and accounting reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with federal and state tax compliance and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor internal controls, investigate discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Utilize Excel and ERP/accounting systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Exposure to tax preparation, tax compliance, and financial audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or certification.
• Experience in public accounting or a CPA firm.
• Big 4 or national accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Familiarity with both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in technology, consulting, engineering services, or professional services.