Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Englewood Cliffs, NJ • 1h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a cosmetics organization in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The role will contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment activities to maintain strong accounts payable operations.

Monitor incoming customer payments, apply cash receipts accurately, and follow up on outstanding balances within accounts receivable.

Prepare and review bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve unreconciled items promptly.

Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and complete.

Assist with month-end close tasks, including account analysis, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Support financial recordkeeping and reporting by organizing accounting data across systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP as needed.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, clarify transaction details, and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Requirements - Hands-on experience in staff accounting with responsibility for both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.

Strong working knowledge of bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.

Experience supporting month-end close processes in an accounting environment that requires attention to detail.

Familiarity with at least one major accounting platform, such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.

Ability to analyze financial data carefully, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action.

Proficiency in maintaining organized records and managing multiple priorities with accuracy and consistency.

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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