Staff Accountant

LHH; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Florham Park, NJ on a temp-to-perm basis. The role includes preparing journal entries, performing cash reconciliations, and aiding finance team operations. Qualifications require a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3+ years of relevant experience. The pay range is $30/hr to $35/hr, and benefits include medical, dental, and more. This is a hybrid position with an opportunity for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of accounting experience, including internships or public accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in PeopleSoft.
• Perform daily and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Assist with capital expenditure reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role will support key accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, while working closely with the Controller and broader finance team.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to gain hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment with the potential for full‑time conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in PeopleSoft, including General Accounting (GA), Cash, Fixed Asset (FA) accruals, Balance Sheet entries, and Payroll‑related journal entries.
• Perform daily and monthly cash reconciliations, utilizing Cadency Matching to reconcile book activity against bank transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with capital expenditure reporting by running and distributing capital spend reports to field operations and internal stakeholders.
• Support the monthly close process, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances or unusual account activity.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with members of the accounting and finance team to ensure accuracy and consistency across financial records.
• Provide ad hoc accounting and reporting support as requested by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience (internships or public accounting experience a plus)
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP systems preferred
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Pay Range: $30/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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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers