Entry Level Staff Accountant

YU & Associates; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their dynamic accounting team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and experience in general accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities include processing invoices, monitoring project costs, and ensuring timely billing to clients and vendors. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where every idea is valued, and your contributions can make a real impact on the success of the firm.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Word with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage project-related billing.
• Monitor project costs and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Communicate with clients and vendors to resolve financial issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

DELTEK AJERA

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

YU & Associates (YU) was founded in 1992 and is an award-winning, diversified, consulting engineering firm providing site/civil, planning, geotechnical and environmental services. YU’s objective is to help clients reach their goals by providing them with quality and responsive services.

We are searching for a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general accounting and financial reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, and ensure timely billing to clients and vendors
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring they stay within budget
• Process and manage project-related invoices from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Ensure accurate and timely billing to clients for project milestones or completed work
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve financial issues
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding payments and follow up on overdue invoices
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies
• Review and verify employee expense reports to ensure they align with company policies
• Organize and file invoices, receipts, and expense reports for easy access and auditing purposes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Knowledge in DELTEK AJERA is a plus
• Attention to detail
• Possess effective communication skills with colleagues and clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical financial practices
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Word

We offer employees competitive compensation packages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan with company match.

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Internet Publishing