Staff Accountant

ACORD Corporation; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACORD Corporation in New Jersey seeks an experienced accountant to oversee core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. You will maintain monthly records, assist with budgeting and audit prep, and support payroll and tax needs across departments.

Customer support to internal and external stakeholders is also part of the role. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of GAAP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure the integrity of monthly financial statements, account analyses, and journal entries.
• Backup payroll support in collaboration with the Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist.
• Prepare and gather information for annual 1099 reporting.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Prepare sales tax & VAT reporting for applicable areas.
• Manage project accounting and fixed assets for ACORD.
• Support internal and external customer needs and maintain customer service excellence.
• Assist with customer invoicing for ACORD.
• Review expense accounts and assist audits by providing explanations for analyses.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in special projects as needed.

Skills

Verbal skills

Business writing

Organizational skills

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

General Ledger systems

Job description

Oversee and assist with core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role involves maintaining monthly financial records, aiding in budget and audit preparations, supporting cross-functional payroll and tax needs, and providing reliable internal and external customer support across various department functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and integrity of the monthly financial statements, account analyses, and journal entries.
• Work closely with Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to act as a backup in payroll.
• Prepare and gather information for annual 1099 reporting.
• Assist with month-end close process.
• Responsible for preparing sales tax & VAT reporting for applicable areas.
• Responsible for project accounting and fixed assets for ACORD.
• Support internal and external customer needs and maintain an expected level of "customer service."
• Assist with customer invoicing for ACORD.
• Assist with reviewing of expense accounts.
• Assist in preparation for audits by providing explanations for analysis for the quarterly & year-end reviews.
• Maintain and compile information for Budgeting and Forecasting purposes.
• Assist with special projects, as business needs arise.

Education & Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
• Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to learn additional accounting responsibilities and systems.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong background in understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
• Produced accurate, complete, and well-supported accounting work on schedule.