Senior Staff Accountant

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Camden, NJ. This role reports to the Controller and focuses on bridging day-to-day accounting with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting support, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to supervise accounting transactions. Knowledge of MAS 90/Sage 100 is a plus, and a flexible schedule may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with accounting coursework.
• 3-5 years progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Experience supervising accounting transactions and/or junior staff.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• MAS 90/Sage 100 experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review transaction-level accounting activities including A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, Payroll Entries, and General Journal Entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly variance analyses and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and respond to auditor requests.
• Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including ROU assets and lease liabilities.

Skills

Excel

Leadership/ supervision

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MAS 90/Sage 100

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Camden, NJ
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing organization. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong technical foundation who is eager to expand beyond transactional accounting and take on increasing responsibility within the finance function.

The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a critical bridge between day-to-day accounting operations and higher-level financial reporting and oversight. This position works closely with the Controller and plays a key role in month-end close, account reconciliations, budgeting support, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Transaction Oversight

• Supervise and review transaction-level accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll Entries, and General Journal Entries.
• Serve as the first level of review for accounting staff, ensuring transactions are accurately coded and properly documented.
• Monitor general ledger activity for unusual transactions, errors, or misclassifications and initiate corrective action as needed.

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Escalate significant issues to the Controller when appropriate.
• Maintain the month-end close checklist and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare month-end financial schedules and variance analyses for management review.

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including coordinating departmental submissions and consolidating budget information.
• Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify key drivers impacting financial performance.
• Maintain budget tracking reports and respond to budget inquiries from department managers.

Financial Reporting & Controller Support

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support external audits and tax preparation activities by organizing workpapers and responding to auditor requests.
• Manage the company's lease accounting portfolio in accordance with ASC 842, including:
  • Recording right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
  • Maintaining monthly amortization schedules
  • Coordinating with operations to identify and classify new or modified lease agreements
• Participate in accounting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory filings, lender reporting, and board-level financial packages as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field with accounting coursework.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Previous experience supervising accounting transactions and/or junior accounting staff preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require.

Work Environment

• Professional office setting.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to advance their career, expand their financial reporting expertise, and make a meaningful impact within a growing, industry-leading organization.