Accountant

Robert Half • Mahwah, NJ • 1h ago

Description We are looking for a dependable accounting specialist to oversee day-to-day financial operations for two related businesses in Mahwah, New Jersey. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing a broad range of accounting duties, from transaction processing through month-end reporting, while working independently in a fast-paced environment. The role supports both an industrial equipment business and a property management operation, requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the complete accounting cycle for two separate entities, ensuring records are current, accurate, and aligned with established accounting practices.

Handle incoming invoices, prepare vendor payments, maintain supplier account details, and investigate any billing inconsistencies.

Create customer billings, post receipts, monitor open balances, and carry out collection follow-up in a thorough manner.

Reconcile bank and credit card activity across multiple accounts and support day-to-day cash management needs.

Prepare journal entries for recurring and adjusting activity, including accruals, depreciation, prepaid items, and payroll-related allocations.

Perform month-end close procedures, reconcile general ledger accounts, and produce financial statements for management and external stakeholders.

Maintain fixed asset and inventory records, working with internal teams to track parts usage, purchases, valuation, and discrepancies.

Use Sage 300 and Excel to record transactions, generate reports, and uphold accuracy and consistency across financial data.

Assist with audit preparation and help ensure financial documentation and internal controls are properly maintained. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.

Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

Experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including billing and collections.

Proficiency with Sage 300 and strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.

Familiarity with inventory accounting, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expense tracking.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments and with external parties.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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