Staff Accountant

Neta Scientific, Inc.; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in New Jersey seeks an Accountant to ensure accuracy in financial records and reporting. This role involves preparing journal entries, coordinating audits, and performing account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team focused on timely financial reporting and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience with exposure to month-end close.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Effective communication skills to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the accuracy and reliability of financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and record journal entries with accuracy.
• Assist in improving close processes and audit readiness.
• Coordinate audit requests and maintain organized files.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)

Power BI

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy and reliability of the company’s financial records and reporting, while actively contributing to the monthly close process and audit requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Audit Support and Coordination

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clear tie‑out to the general ledger
• Coordinate audit requests and follow up with appropriate team members to ensure timely and complete responses
• Track audit deliverables and proactively monitor progress against deadlines, escalating delays or issues as needed
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready support files, ensuring documentation is easily accessible and well‑structured
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies or open items noted during the audit process
• Support the development and standardization of audit schedules and documentation to improve efficiency and reduce recurring issues

Month‑End Close and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and record journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation
• Perform account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support and actively participate in the monthly close process to ensure deadlines are met and financial results are accurate
• Maintain and update supporting schedules for key accounts, ensuring consistency with the general ledger
• Identify, analyze, and resolve variances and unusual activity during the close process
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness, escalating issues and proposing solutions where needed
• Assist in improving close processes, documentation, and workflows to enhance efficiency and audit readiness

Operational Accounting

• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and vendor account management
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Assist with processing payments and maintaining accurate vendor records
• Record financial transactions, including invoices, credits, and adjustments

Technical Skills and Systems Proficiency

• Strong understanding of how to record and manage journal entries, transactions, and supporting documentation within an ERP system
• Hands‑on experience using ERP systems to process transactions, maintain the general ledger, and support financial reporting and month‑end close
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central), NetSuite, or similar systems preferred
• Ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile data from ERP systems to support account reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit requests
• Experience maintaining supporting schedules and ensuring alignment between subledgers and the general ledger within an ERP environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and analysis of large datasets
• Experience working with financial reporting or data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience, with exposure to month‑end close and account reconciliations
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting
• Experience supporting external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems in a transactional and reporting capacity
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to follow up on open items and work cross‑functionally