Staff Accountant

Jobot; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Summer hours

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Team oriented culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and firm-wide billing in a professional services setting. This role provides exposure to AR, billing, month-end close, and revenue recognition, with visibility to leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage client invoices, track WIP, assist with AP/AR, prepare journal entries, and help maintain the general ledger while enjoying a collaborative culture, summer hours, generous PTO, and strong

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting, billing, or AP/AR experience (professional services a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Exposure to WIP, retainers, utilization, and project-based revenue models
• Experience with billing systems or expense tools
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations)
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential financial information

Responsibilities

• Billing & Accounts Receivable
• Prepare, review, and finalize client invoices
• Track WIP, unbilled time, expenses, and retainers
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Process adjustments, write-ups/downs, and credits; monitor AR and follow up on outstanding balances
• Maintain billing records and support monthly billing cycles
• Accounting & Month-End Support
• Assist with AP, AR, and daily accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and help maintain the general ledger
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end and quarter-end close (accruals, variance analysis)
• Assist with revenue recognition tied to billing activity
• Contribute to year-end processes, audits, and ad hoc projects

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

General ledger

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Office Tools

Canopy

CCH

Thomson Reuters

Advanced Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant - Strong Pay, Great Culture

Job details:

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

A growing professional services firm is seeking an Accounting & Billing Specialist to support leadership with day-to-day accounting operations and firmwide billing. This is a highly visible role offering strong exposure to both transactional accounting and revenue cycle management. This organization prioritizes a collaborative, inclusive environment and offers a strong work-life balance alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation + performance bonus
• Summer hours and generous PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, team-oriented culture with regular events

Key Responsibilities

• Billing & Accounts Receivable
• Prepare, review, and finalize client invoices
• Track WIP, unbilled time, expenses, and retainers
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Process adjustments, write-ups/downs, and creditsMonitor AR and follow up on outstanding balances
• Maintain billing records and support monthly billing cycles
• Accounting & Month-End Support
• Assist with AP, AR, and daily accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and help maintain the general ledger
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end and quarter-end close (accruals, variance analysis)
• Assist with revenue recognition tied to billing activity
• Contribute to year-end processes, audits, and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting, billing, or AP/AR experience (professional services a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Exposure to WIP, retainers, utilization, and project-based revenue models
• Experience with billing systems or expense tools
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations)
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle confidential financial information

Systems & Tools

• Time & billing / practice management systems (e.g., Office Tools, Canopy, CCH, Thomson Reuters)
• Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online)
• Advanced Excel

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