Staff Accountant

NPAworldwide; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team in Burlington County, NJ. You will maintain accurate financial records, support month-end and year-end closings, and ensure regulatory compliance while working with diverse accounting software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting and QuickBooks experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and CPA is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Preferred).
• CPA preferred or progress toward certification.
• 5+ years QuickBooks experience required.
• 5+ years accounting experience required.
• CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes including vendor payments and invoicing using accounting software.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist payroll tasks using ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro for timely payments.
• Support SOX controls and assist in internal audits with documentation.
• Collaborate on budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and governmental accounting standards when applicable.

Skills

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

PeopleSoft

Ceridian

Workday

UltiPro

ADP Paychex

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Your expertise will help drive financial integrity and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast‑paced environment, working with diverse financial software and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing and vendor payments using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with payroll management tasks utilizing systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Support compliance efforts related to SOX (Sarbanes‑Oxley Act) controls and assist in internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to support organizational goals.
• Maintain detailed records of financial transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards when applicable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Preferred).

Experience

• QuickBooks: 5 years (Required)
• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License / Certification

• CPA (Required)

Location

• Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Ability To Commute

• Burlington County, NJ (Required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or governmental accounting environments.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms; experience with Workday or UltiPro is advantageous.
• Knowledge of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Paychex and experience handling accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Ability to perform detailed data entry with high accuracy using 10‑key typing skills; experience with double‑entry bookkeeping is essential.
• Solid understanding of GAAP standards as well as technical accounting principles; experience with SOX compliance is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong math aptitude; ability to interpret financial data effectively.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and support audit activities confidently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Salary

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 USD