Staff Accountant

Vaco New Jersey is working with a client who needs a Staff Accountant for a long term temporary project. The Staff Accountant will act as a key member of the Finance team, responsible for the administration of general accounting duties including, general ledger management, and preparation of financial reports. Please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Balance sheet account analysis and accuracy of transactions affecting the general ledger, and various distribution journals (shop floor control, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer orders) in a manufacturing environment;
• Periodic financial statements and related schedules;
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of account analyses and reconciliations. 
  • Timely preparation of journal entries and execution of the periodic closing process. 
• Able to effectively compile selective historical data;
• Review and understanding of Periodic Company Sales and Bookings reports;
• Reconciliation of inventories held in-house and on consignment to others. 
• Coordination with Payroll Administrator as required.
• Monthly bank statement reconciliations.
• Business sales and use tax reporting for periodic filing with state government agencies. 
• Maintaining fixed assets and appropriations schedules in agreement with the general ledger as required. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Accounting degree from an accredited university. 
• Strong sense of ethics, integrity, and accountability. 
• Accurate and organized. 
• Knowledge of cost accounting functions with experience in a manufacturing environment considered beneficial.