Staff Accountant

Abacus Group; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a public accounting firm, seeks a Staff Accountant to join their Springfield, NJ office. You will record and maintain financial transactions, support month-end close, and prepare financial statements for client review.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, tax return preparation with professional software, and handling tax workpapers. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1–30 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Accounting and tax background.
• Excellent communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain all financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow) for clients.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and collections.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns using professional tax software.
• Transition bookkeeping data into tax workpapers and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support sales tax filings and estimated tax payments.
• Serve as the primary contact for routine client questions about financial records and tax documentation.
• Maintain organized digital client files within secure document management systems.

Skills

Accounting

Tax

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Our client is a public accounting firm. They seek a Staff Accountant to join their Springfield, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain all financial transactions, including income, expenses, and payroll, ensuring accurate and up-to-date general ledger records
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, for client review
• Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, collections, and required information reporting
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities using professional tax software
• Transition bookkeeping data into tax workpapers to identify deductions and ensure accurate tax reporting
• Support sales tax filings, estimated tax payments, and responses to federal and state tax inquiries
• Serve as the primary contact for routine client questions related to financial records and tax documentation
• Maintain organized digital client files and documentation within secure document management systems

Requirements

• 1-30 years of relevant experience
• Accounting and tax background
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical

Job ID #47863

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