Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Somerset, NJ • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing and distribution environment in Somerset, New Jersey. This contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys hands-on financial work, accurate recordkeeping, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you will help strengthen day-to-day accounting operations while supporting timely reporting and dependable financial data.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

Manage the accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, validating purchase order support, assigning proper accounting codes, and ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct period.

Maintain vendor account information, examine supplier statements, and investigate discrepancies to support accurate balances and timely resolution of open items.

Assist with outgoing payments and related cash disbursement activities while helping maintain organized and reliable payment records.

Support accounts receivable processes through cash application, customer account monitoring, follow-up on overdue balances, and upkeep of customer master data.

Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entries and supporting documentation, to preserve the accuracy of financial records.

Contribute to month-end close tasks and provide support during year-end audit activities by gathering schedules, reconciling balances, and addressing documentation requests.

Help maintain data accuracy within the organization's accounting systems and identify opportunities to improve reporting consistency and financial control.

Partner with teams across operations, purchasing, service, and sales to resolve transactional issues and improve the quality of accounting information.

Support tax-related accounting activities, including work connected to sales tax, corporate tax reporting, and other assigned compliance needs.

Requirements

Staff Accountant Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or comparable accounting experience.

Two+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting

Familiarity with accounting systems and strong Excel skills for analysis, tracking, and reporting

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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