Staff Accountant

Socket.dev; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

9/80 work week

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience and hands-on knowledge in fixed assets, CIP, depreciation, inventory management, and inventory costing.

This role supports key accounting processes, assists with monthly close, and ensures accurate financial records. Candidates must uphold GAAP and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, CIP, depreciation, and inventory costing.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities related to fixed assets, CIP, depreciation, and inventory.
• Maintain and reconcile asset and inventory GL accounts.
• Prepare depreciation journals and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close entries.
• Support audits and internal controls with documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Staff Accountant

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience and hands‑on knowledge in one or more of the following areas: fixed assets, construction in progress (CIP), depreciation, inventory management, or inventory costing.

This role will be responsible for supporting key accounting processes while also assisting with general accounting activities and the monthly close. The successful candidate will be analytical, organized, comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting, and committed to maintaining accurate and timely financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities related to fixed assets, CIP, depreciation, inventory, and/or inventory costing, depending on experience.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and/or inventory-related general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Review asset additions, transfers, disposals, and capitalization of completed CIP projects, as applicable.
• Prepare and record depreciation and other recurring journal entries.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, costing, reserves, adjustments, and analysis, as applicable.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Perform variance and account analysis and provide explanations for significant or unusual activity.
• Assist with other general accounting responsibilities and special projects as needed.
• Provide supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure accounting transactions are complete and accurately recorded.
• Assist with identifying and implementing improvements to accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable GAAP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Construction in progress (CIP) and capitalization
  • Depreciation
  • Inventory accounting and management
  • Inventory costing
• Experience participating in the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or other inventory-intensive environment.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory variance analysis, or manufacturing accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems and fixed asset or inventory subledgers.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and internal control requirements.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is$95,000 - $132,000 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans