Junior Staff Accountant – Hands-On Finance and Growth

Vaco; South Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team in New Jersey. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions and business operations.

You will support AP, bank reconciliations, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting, with exposure to various ERP systems and the West Coast sales team's processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn ERP systems and adapt to a small-company environment.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience or a strong internship background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable and bank reconciliations.
• Provide General Ledger support and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare and run financial reports.
• Engage in additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Learning ERP systems

Attention to detail

1-2 years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

Job description

Vaco/Highspring is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team in New Jersey. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions and business operations.

You will support AP, bank reconciliations, GL, month-end close, and financial reporting, with exposure to various ERP systems and the West Coast sales team's processes.