Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, Elizabeth, NJ, seeks a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the Finance team during a workload uptick. The contract is approximately 3 months with potential extension, and offers a Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite / 3 days remote) aligned to project needs, ensuring timely accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of GAAP-based experience; nonprofit/grant-related work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Nonprofit and/or grant-related accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, and pivot tables).
• Familiarity with accounting, financial management, or expense-reporting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities and special Finance projects.
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation related to funded programs.
• Prepare account reconciliations, schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and organize financial records and other documentation for internal and external review.
• Research transactions and compile supporting materials as needed.
• Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with appropriate team members to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized financial records.
• Perform other accounting and Finance responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Independently working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Expense-reporting software

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

Duration: Approximately 3 months, with potential for extension

A mission-driven organization is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to provide accounting support during a period of increased workload. This position will work closely with the Finance team and contribute to general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and documentation activities.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience in nonprofit or grant-funded environments is a plus, but candidates with strong general accounting experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities and special Finance projects.
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation related to funded programs.
• Prepare account reconciliations, schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and organize financial records and other documentation for internal and external review.
• Research transactions and compile supporting materials as needed.
• Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with appropriate team members to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized financial records.
• Perform other accounting and Finance responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Nonprofit and/or grant-related accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting, financial management, or expense-reporting software is a plus.

Pay Rate: $32/hr-$35/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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