Staff Accountant

Coface; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coface in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain cashbook records, perform reconciliations, and ensure transactions follow GAAP and company policies. The role supports timely financial reporting and strengthens internal controls over cash management.

The candidate will handle daily cash entries, bank reconciliations, and collaborate with AP/AR to ensure accurate cash application. Previous ERP/GL experience and US GAAP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 0-3 years of GL or corporate accounting experience; insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cashbook entries and ensure accuracy of all cash transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and cashbook balances on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between cashbook and bank records promptly.
• Monitor and record incoming and outgoing payments, including checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations and audit purposes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring cash-related accounts accurate.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure proper cash application.
• Reach out to AR/AP SSC teams daily to confirm deposits and payments are completed, as these feed directly into the bank reconciliation process.
• Monitor outgoing payments and incoming deposits; if any issues are identified, engage with AP or AR teams to ensure timely bookings.
• The only bookings this role will perform is for investment income and bank charges (including any additional bank fees).
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies related to cash handling.
• Support external and internal audits by providing reconciliation reports and documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cash management.
• Assisting with regulatory filing
• Balance sheet reconciliations, as well as booking of journal entries.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/GL systems

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

• Contract type (job boards): Permanent contract
• Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 75,000 - yearly

Company Description

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring - all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

Job Description

Staff Accountant: Responsible for maintaining accurate cashbook records, performing daily and monthly reconciliations, and ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role supports timely financial reporting and contributes to internal controls over cash management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cashbook entries and ensure accuracy of all cash transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and cashbook balances on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between cashbook and bank records promptly.
• Monitor and record incoming and outgoing payments, including checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations and audit purposes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring cash-related accounts accurate.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure proper cash application.
• Reach out to AR/AP SSC teams daily to confirm deposits and payments are completed, as these feed directly into the bank reconciliation process.
• Monitor outgoing payments and incoming deposits; if any issues are identified, engage with AP or AR teams to ensure timely bookings.
• The only bookings this role will perform is for investment income and bank charges (including any additional bank fees).
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies related to cash handling.
• Support external and internal audits by providing reconciliation reports and documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cash management.
• Assisting with regulatory filing
• Balance sheet reconciliations, as well as booking of journal entries.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 0-3 years of GL or corporate accounting experience; insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiencywith Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Experience with ERP/GL systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Additional Information

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ability to produceaccurateand complete workpapers.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate issues and explain account fluctuations.
• Accountability: Meets deadlines consistently and communicates delays or risks early.
• Communication: Ability to clearly present findings to management and auditors.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers, SSC teams, and Finance leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Looks for automation and simplification opportunities.