Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Dayton, NJ • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing logistics organization in Dayton, New Jersey. This position plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records by supporting accounts receivable activity, cash management, and core general accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling daily transactional work while also contributing to reconciliations, close activities, and financial reporting support. This opportunity is well suited to someone who takes initiative, works collaboratively, and follows through on deadlines with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities:

Manage accounts receivable and cash activity for the assigned business unit, ensuring payments are recorded accurately and on time.

Process daily customer receipts and remittance information while keeping account records current and well organized.

Research payment variances, resolve unapplied cash items, and address discrepancies that affect account accuracy.

Review past-due balances, follow up with customers on open invoices, and provide updated statements and payment status information.

Prepare and evaluate aging reports to identify collection priorities and support timely resolution of outstanding amounts.

Reconcile customer accounts, maintain detailed account activity, and respond to billing-related questions as needed.

Contribute to general ledger accounting by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing monthly bank reconciliations.

Assist with month-end and year-end close by supporting financial schedules, investigating account fluctuations, and clearing reconciling items.

Help compile audit support materials and provide documentation needed for external review processes.

Requirements

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

At least 2+ years of accounting experience with exposure to both accounts receivable and general ledger responsibilities.

Hands-on experience with NetSuite is preferred

Solid knowledge of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.

Background supporting month-end close activities and financial reporting processes.

Strong Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently in spreadsheets and analyze account details.

Effective organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with consistent follow-up.

Ability to manage detailed transactional tasks while also supporting broader accounting priorities in a team environment.

Excellent benefits available including Medical, Dental, and Vision in addition to other offerings

For questions, contact Lindsay Jenkins at Robert Half Internation directly via email.

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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