Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

WatsonBarron Group; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Healthcare

Pension plan

Job summary

A regional recruiting firm is seeking an Accountant, Accounts Payable in Northern, NJ. The role offers a salary up to $65K plus bonuses and involves applying cash receipts, managing accounting reports, and maintaining vendor control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Sage Timberline experience is preferred. Flex hours are available from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in accounting roles.
• Knowledge of compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Apply/post incoming cash receipts and maintain files.
• Update/analyze Job Cost and Indirect Budgets.
• Process weekly accounts payable check runs.
• Assist with fiscal year-end audit process.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Sage Timberline experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Accountant, Accounts Payable
Salary to $65K plus bonus
Benefits: PTO, 401K, Healthcare, pension plan, etc.
Onsite: M-F, Flex hours (7-3:30; 7:30-4, etc.)

Our client is seeking an Accountant to join their team in Northern, NJ. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assisting the controller. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of related experience, proficient in Microsoft applications and Sage Timberline experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply/post incoming cash receipts and maintain files.
• Update/analyze Job Cost and Indirect Budgets and Variance reports.
• Process a variety of accounting reports.
• Responsible for vendor control.
• Maintain current insurance and tax-exempt certificates.
• Verify receipt of signed subcontract agreements.
• Code invoices and credit card transactions.
• Verify sales or use tax, accuracy of invoices and post to accounting system.
• Analyze/resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
• Process weekly accounts payable check runs.
• Handle all inquiries regarding accounts payable invoices.
• Quarterly and Annual Fuel Tax Returns.
• Monthly Sales Tax Remittance.
• Monthly Job Cost and General Ledger Journal Entries.
• Compliance with internal controls to create an audit trail and documentation of procedures.
• Backup responsibility for payroll function.
• Assist with fiscal year-end audit process.
• Complete various projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Sage Timberline experience preferred.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms. See more jobs posted at https://watsonbarron.com/careers-page