Accountant & System Analyst

Kforce Inc; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an Accountant & System Analyst in Secaucus, NJ to support day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting across multiple entities. This role combines traditional accounting with financial systems administration, focusing on Sage Intacct and Emburse Chrome River.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and ERP system expertise, including intercompany consolidations and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and ERP systems.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities.
• Support month-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts and analyze variances.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and Sage Intacct COA.
• Coordinate accounts payable and vendor disbursements.
• Assist with audits by providing schedules and documentation.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Emburse Chrome River

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger systems

Accounts Payable/Receivable platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant & System Analyst in Secaucus, NJ. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant & System Analyst to support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting across multiple entities. This role combines traditional accounting responsibilities with financial systems administration, serving as a key resource for Sage Intacct and Emburse Chrome River. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, advanced systems expertise, and a passion for process improvement and automation. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving variances
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts within Sage Intacct
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items
• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and balance confirmations across multiple entities
• Monitor accounts receivable activity, cash applications, and customer balances
• Issue customer invoices and billing transactions in Sage Intacct
• Coordinate weekly accounts payable payment runs and ensure timely vendor disbursements
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, transaction issues, and stakeholder inquiries
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit support documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant & System Analyst in Secaucus, NJ. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant & System Analyst to support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting across multiple entities. This role combines traditional accounting responsibilities with financial systems administration, serving as a key resource for Sage Intacct and Emburse Chrome River. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, advanced systems expertise, and a passion for process improvement and automation. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving variances
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts within Sage Intacct
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items
• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and balance confirmations across multiple entities
• Monitor accounts receivable activity, cash applications, and customer balances
• Issue customer invoices and billing transactions in Sage Intacct
• Coordinate weekly accounts payable payment runs and ensure timely vendor disbursements
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, transaction issues, and stakeholder inquiries
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit support documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Extensive hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, including: General Ledger; Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Report Writing & Custom Reporting; System Configuration; User Security & Permissions; Multi-Entity Consolidations
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, financial statements, and audit schedules
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting financial systems administration or ERP optimization initiatives
• Transportation, logistics, or distribution industry experience
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment
• Knowledge of Emburse Chrome River or similar expense management platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.