Staff Accountant - NJ

Whitman Advisory Job Community; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Advisory Job Community in Eatontown, NJ is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to manage a portfolio of small business clients with hands-on exposure and mentorship. The role emphasizes independent client relationship management and prioritization across multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of public accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online skills, and a proven ability to contribute ideas while owning their work in a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience working with small business clients.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Hands-on bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of small business clients.
• Work directly with clients and business owners to answer accounting questions and provide ongoing support.
• Perform bookkeeping and general ledger activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end journal entries and adjustments as needed.
• Review financial records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate client accounting records using QuickBooks Online.
• Manage multiple client relationships, priorities, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other accounting professionals to support client engagements and year-end requirements.
• Assist with tax-related accounting matters as needed.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a growing public accounting firm in Eatontown, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of public accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple client relationships and priorities.

This role offers hands‑on client exposure, mentorship from experienced accounting professionals, and long‑term career growth within a collaborative firm where team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting needs for a portfolio of small business clients.
• Work directly with clients and business owners to address accounting questions and provide ongoing support.
• Perform bookkeeping and general ledger activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and year‑end journal entries and adjustments as needed.
• Review financial records for accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized client accounting records using QuickBooks Online.
• Manage multiple client relationships, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborate with other accounting professionals to support client engagements and year‑end requirements.
• Assist with tax‑related accounting matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Experience working directly with small business clients.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Hands‑on experience with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of tax preparation and/or Lacerte is helpful but not required.

This is a full‑time, in‑person opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working directly with small business owners and managing a variety of client accounting needs.