Staff Accountant - Onsite (New Jersey) in New Jersey

The Finance operation is a small team, and this position requires an organized and analytical team player to be engaged in a range of financial activities. The primary responsibility will be assisting the Controller with managing Accounts Payable. Other responsibilities may include day-to-day accounting activities and account reconciliations as described below. The successful candidate will have operational experience and a proven track record of proactive problem-solving.

Accounts Payable

• Insures accounts payable, expense reports, and disbursements comply with operating procedures and internal controls.
• Communicates procedures to staff members for compliance.
• Analyzes bills upon receipt – verifies accuracy, matches with purchase orders, determines appropriate accounts, notifies suppliers of tax exemption as needed.
• Records vendor bills in Ceres (accounting system).
• Prepares checks for signature upon...

The Finance operation is a small team, and this position requires an organized and analytical team player to be engaged in a range of financial activities. The primary responsibility will be assisting the Controller with managing Payroll Administration. Other responsibilities may include day-to-day accounting activities and account reconciliations as described below. The successful candidate will have operational experience and a proven track record of proactive problem-solving.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Prepares and processes biweekly Isolved payroll - resolves payroll issues, verifies payroll registers, prepares allocations and posts payroll journal entries in general ledger.
• Prepares data for various survey forms, reports, records, and applications and obtains approvals as needed.
• Communicates procedures to staff members for compliance.
• Analyzes carrier bills upon receipt – verifies accuracy,...