Staff Accountant

Ferretti Search; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferretti Search is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and the month-end close. The role spans multiple entities, accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, and audit support.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience (GL and/or AP).
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable activity for accurate coding and reporting.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepaid expenses, and reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and record cash activity.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
• Record intercompany transactions and resolve intercompany discrepancies.
• Post journal entries for payroll, accruals, reclassifications, cost allocations.
• Support month-end/year-end close, audits, tax reporting, and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and the month-end close process. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple entities while gaining exposure to accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, and audit support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is a great fit for an accounting professional looking to expand their technical accounting expertise and take ownership of key financial processes.

Location: Saddle Brook, NJ

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Review accounts payable activity to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and related reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all cash activity is accurately recorded.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies between entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, accruals, reclassifications, and cost allocations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, audit requests, tax reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and/or accounts payable responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and reconciliation workbooks.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and intercompany accounting.
• Experience reviewing accounts payable coding and expense activity.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.