Staff Accountant

Atlas Search; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its finance team. The role supports core accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting with a strong GAAP foundation and meticulous data handling.

Ideal candidates will maintain accurate records, perform high-volume data entry, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues, while upholding confidentiality of payroll-related information. Healthcare experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and GL accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processes and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including accruals, account reviews, and preparation of financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support accounting functions.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and support broader finance initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This role will support core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable processes and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related accounting activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including accruals, account reviews, and preparation of financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support accounting functions.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and support broader finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to analyze and organize financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, but not required.