Jr. Staff Accountant - Lakewood, NJ

Futurerecruit.net; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Jr. Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team in Lakewood Township. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity for new graduates looking to kickstart their careers in accounting and finance. The role emphasizes a strong foundation in accounting principles, particularly GAAP, and provides exposure to accounts payable and balance sheet management. With a supportive work culture and a commitment to career growth, this innovative firm is dedicated to fostering talent and providing a collaborative environment. If you possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting and are eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO

Flexible spending account

Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities

Family-like work culture

Qualifications

• New graduate with up to two years’ experience in banking preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing accounts payable and balance sheet activities.
• Support financial reporting and compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Process/project management skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Balance Sheet knowledge

Accounts payable knowledge

Proficient in English

Mathematics skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Specialized bank finance/accounting education

Studying for CPA

Tools

FISERV Prologue Accounting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jr. Staff Accountant - Full Time

Location: Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Experience you will need:

• New graduate with up to two (2) years’ related experience in banking preferred
• Studying for the CPA a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required with a concentration in accounting
• Specialized bank finance/accounting education/training
• Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and accounts payable
• Good understanding of accounting and GAAP
• Knowledge of FISERV Prologue Accounting and Accounts Payable Systems
• Proficient in: English (reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics)
• Interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Organizational and process/project management skills
• PC skills (including Microsoft Office)

If that’s you, let’s talk!

What’s in it for you?!

• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by team!
• Great work environment with family-like work culture!
• Medical, Dental and Vision + PTO + Flexible spending account!