Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Metuchen (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in Metuchen, NJ. This hybrid position offers strong visibility and a path for professional growth, with responsibilities in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and advanced Excel skills. Joining this dynamic team represents a unique opportunity for career advancement and participation in key strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of lease and fixed asset accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Audit support experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Location: Metuchen, NJ Area

Schedule: Hybrid (In Office Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)

About the Opportunity

A growing, multi-location organization in Central New Jersey is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers strong visibility across the organization and a clear path for professional growth, including future leadership opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to process improvements that support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Support and execute monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial analyses.

Financial Analysis

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.
• Investigate and explain budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to support business operations and decision-making.

Operational Accounting

• Support accounting activities related to new locations, facility changes, and occupancy-related expenses.
• Monitor recurring operational costs and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure financial accuracy and consistency.

Lease & Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain lease accounting schedules and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Track fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation activity.
• Reconcile fixed asset records and support related reporting requirements.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance requirements and identify potential areas of risk.
• Assist with maintaining accurate supporting documentation.

Audit Support

• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting schedules.
• Serve as a key contributor during annual financial audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to auditor inquiries.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system utilization.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and process optimization projects.
• Support efforts to increase efficiency and scalability within the accounting function.

Leadership & Development

• Provide guidance and training to junior team members when needed.
• Share best practices and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Develop skills and competencies aligned with future leadership opportunities.

Strategic Projects

• Partner with Accounting and Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.
• Assist with financial analyses that support operational and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Experience supporting audit activities and preparing audit documentation.

Preferred

• CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience within retail, consumer products, distribution, or other multi-location environments.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and accounting system enhancements.
• Prior mentoring or training experience with junior staff members.

What You’ll Gain

• Hybrid work environment with strong work-life balance.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business operations.
• Opportunity to participate in process improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Clear career progression path into future accounting leadership opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to broaden their experience, make a meaningful impact, and advance their career within a growing organization.

Compensation and Benefits

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: if the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidates should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring’s client.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certification requirements, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).