Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Senior Accountant Company: Stevens Institute of Technology Location: Hoboken, NJ Description: The Senior Accountant is a senior staff position within the Finance Office responsible for the recording and reconciling financial transactions of the Institute. This position is responsible for processing transactions, adjustments, reconciliations and data analysis. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day, month-end and year-end reporting in a variety of formats as well as ad hoc reporting, account analysis, trend analysis via various software media. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all data and accounts are reconciled, analyzing general ledger accounts, preparation of work-papers, and participating in month-end closings and financial reporting preparation, and participation in the year-end external audit process. This position operates under significant deadlines, driven by the Institute's monthly close and financial statement reporting process, in addition to the fiscal year which ends June 30th and by the closing process over the succeeding three-month period. Consequently, the Senior Accountant must be well-organized and capable of handling somewhat heavier workloads during each month-end close and in the June through September time frame. Additional related duties are assigned and performed as required.Education:A Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting, business or related field is required. CPA certification desirable.Experience:Two to four years progressively responsible related financial experience required, with a significant focus in accounting. Experience in higher education and/or not-for-profit organizations is desirable. Qualitative and quantitative skills normally acquired through a BS degree in accounting or other finance related degree. Other skills:Familiarity with GAAP and FASB accounting and reporting requirements. In addition to strong research, analytic and creative skills, the successful candidate is required to possess excellent project management, time management, business process analysis and development skills. Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and adapt easily to changing priorities. Candidate must be a highly energetic self-starter who is capable of planning and completing tasks with a minimum of assistance. Excellent written, verbal communicative, and presentation skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of FRS Plus accounting system or an equivalent accounting system is required. Work with an enterprise financial system is strongly desired. Must have the ability to prepare accurate schedules and interact effectively with the Institute external auditors during the closing process, in the areas assigned to him/her. Ability to mine accounting systems for transactional data is required. Must be a team player, with the committed to team work and collaborate with staff at all levels, including the most senior. Ability to interact successfully with faculty, staff, external auditors and others in a dynamic environment is required. Application Information Apply for this Position through My HigherEdJobs Postal Address: Office of Human ResourcesStevens Institute of TechnologyCastle Point on HudsonHoboken, NJ 07030 Email Address: Register to View Stevens Institute of Technology is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

Job Title: Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant Company: Source Associates LLC Location: Fairfield, NJ Description: Growing international manufacturing consumer products giant seeks Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant.Work closely with upper management in assisting with budgets, forecasts, month end close. and preparing financial statements, monthly consolidations, manage fixed assets, finanical reporting including variance analysis. Interface with upper management with financial analysis, data flow, and finance. Analyze expenses, spending and general ledger. Strong inventory, cost accounting, ERP system (Oracle) or any other large software and manufacturing experience a plus. Excellent benefits including bonus. 5-10 years experience CPA MBA preferred.This is a very highly visible position with upward advancement and growth.

Job Title: Senior Accountant Leadership Program Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Mendham, NJ Description: Job Title: Senior Accountant - Leadership Program JobId: 02750-108611 City: Mendham State: NJ Zip Code: 07945 Description: Major international manufacturer and service company located in Morris County, NJ seeks a Sr. Accountant to participate in a fast track exclusive Career Development Program. Candidate will start out as a Sr. Accountant working on financial reporting utilizing IFRS standards as well as budgeting and forecasting responsibilities at their Morris County location. Candidate MUST be able to commit to a 2 year international assignment to further their career most likely in a major European city. Once they return from the oversees assignment, they will be placed in a high level Finance Management position within the company. Must have a MASTERS degree or MBA with a top GPA required to gain entrance to this exclusive program. This is the career development program where this company trains their Sr. Executives. This is a great position for a recent MBA that is serious about their career and is open to relocation for career advancement. MBA is required. SAP experience is preferred. Position has great potential to grow within the organization as well. 2+ years of corporate accounting or finance experience preferred. Salary range is $65-80k plus bonus and great benefits. Should you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume to Dave Ezra at Register to View and reference job code 02750-108611 in the subject line. Should you already be registered with Robert Half Finance & Accounting, please contact your Robert Half Recruiter.

Job Title: Consultant Cost Accountant Company: Confidential Location: Hackettstown, NJ Description: Electronic Broadcast Manufacturer is seek a Accounting Consultant on a contract basis that will eventually lead to a full time position. In this role you will be assisting the Controller with the day to day activities of the Accounting/Finance Department. Provide financial decision support on a wide scope of projects. Manage general accounting, including but not limited to financial reporting and forecasting, business analysis. Responsible for aspects of cost accounting and expense reporting. Qualifications: • At least 5+ year’s relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. • Public Accounting Experience. • Cost Accounting Background. • Supervisory Experience. • Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. • MS Excel • MS Word • MS Outlook • ERP System – Macola or IFS preferred Must be a CPA. Government Accounting Experience (FARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation background is a plus!

Job Title: Senior Accountant Company: Kforce Finance & Accounting Staffing Location: Parsippany, NJ Description: .mainbody .RightColumn .LeftColumn a .jlocation .jdetail .jtitle .jdescription .jFontstyle14 .jFontstats .jFontstyle13 .jFontstyle16 .jFontstyle17 .position .jFontstats Status: Full-Time, Employee Level: 2-5 Years Experience Job Location: Parsippany, NJ Job Ref Code: FAAQG964380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Kforce Finance & Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the finance & accounting staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our finance & accounting specialty areas include: accounting, finance, compliance, audit, credit/collections/financial administration, title/escrow, mortgage, banking/credit union, administrative and insurance. Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines. Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer . POSITION Senior Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Description: A world class manufacturing company in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities Include: Balance Sheet Account analysisCalculation of monthly accruals (actual versus budget variance reporting) and forecasting and participation in the month-end and year-end close processesPerform monthly reconciliations and analysis of Balance Sheet accountsPrepare and maintain monthly journal entriesParticipate in the monthly / quarterly close processesPrepare monthly accrualsComplete actual versus budget variance reports and forecast costsAssist in the preparation of government census reports and surveysWork on maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404Assist with the preparation of information for our outside external, internal, and government auditorsParticipate in the year-end close processSenior Accountant Qualifications: BS / BA degree in AccountingMinimum 3+ years of accounting experience preferably out of a large companySolid PC skills with demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and office productivity tools (Microsoft Office, etc.)Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements (a plus)Strong analytical skillsMust demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to work independentlyEffective communication and interpersonal skillsApply for this job Great People = Great Results

Job Title: Senior Accountant Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Bedminster, NJ Description: Job Title: Senior Accountant JobId: 02660-103688 City: Bedminster State: NJ Zip Code: 07095 Description: Major Corporation with a successful history of manufacturing Technical Equipment seeks a financial reporting analyst with Big 4 foundation and experience (with SEC Audits) and / or with corporate SEC reporting experience and GAAP reporting / Technical accounting & consolidations. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years experience and a BS in Accounting with a CPA (preferred). For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Register to View or you may contact Guy at Register to View .

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant Company: Essential Associates Ltd Location: Dover, NJ Description: Our client, a Construction Company in Dover, New Jersey is currently looking for a Senior Project Accountant, to join their Accounting department. (Salary 70-100k, commensurate with experience) Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Project Accounting -Budgeting and forecasting -Contract billing and costing -Month-end close Job Requirements: - Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required - 7-10 years experience within construction industry - CPA/MBA preferred Candidates not directly out of the Construction industry will not be considered for this position. ________________________________________________________________________ If interested, please apply by sending a word version of your resume to Register to View ________________________________________________________________________ www.essentialassociates.com

Job Title: Accountant/Controller Company: Company Confidential Location: West Windsor, NJ Description: Description:Job Purpose:Provides financial information to the organization by maintaining and reconciling accounts.Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and otherfinancial reports.Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions underlying budget forecasts. Requires a bachelors degree in area of specialty and 5 to 7 years of experience  in the field or related area. Familiar with variety of fields concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on  experience  and judgement to planand accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.May lead and direct  the work of others . Typically reports to head of department. Skills/Qualifications:Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Objectivity

Job Title: Staff Accountant --- BBA Company: Liberty Personnel Services In Location: Bridgewater, NJ Description: Staff Accountant Are you a Staff Accountant looking for an opportunity with growth?  A company located in the Bridgewater NJ area has an opening for you!  It is a growing organization looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Sales & Use Tax experience, Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required!!  A Few Requirements: * Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.* Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.* Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.* Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.* Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.* Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents.* Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.***THEY ARE ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING!!!  APPLY NOW!!!***To apply to this position send your resume to Bridget Barry at Register to View To view all of Liberty's job postings visit our website at www.libertyjobs.com Bridget Barry Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Register to View ext 110 Register to View

Job Title: Senior Property Accountant Company: Mack-Cali Location: Edison, NJ Description: Senior Property Accountant Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is one of the Northeast's leading owners and managers of class A office properties. With its deep market presence, diversity of real estate services, and $5.4 billion market capitalization, this publicly traded real estate investment trust offers strong growth potential along with competitive compensation and benefits. SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and organized full charge Senior Property Accountant to join our accounting team located in our Edison , NJ corporate office. This position is responsible for various accounting functions for a portfolio of owned, managed or joint ventured office, office/flex, industrial/warehouse and/or residential properties. The properties this position is responsible for may range in quantity from 3 to 25 and may include multi-building office complexes. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Apply cash received daily in property lockbox bank accounts to tenant receivable accounts in A/R system; tie out property cash balances daily; Review property vendor invoices into the A/P system in preparation for cash disbursements of such payables; Review leasing data in accounting system relative to misc. billings and other monthly adjustments; Prepare internal reporting packages, including review and reconciliation of accounts and balance sheet accounts; Review lease abstracts for content and accuracy for newly signed or renewed leases; Prepare quarterly calculations/schedules including, but not limited to, GAAP straight-lining of rents adjustments, depreciation and amortization of fixed assets; Prepare and enter journal entries at property level; Complete special projects as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS : - A Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Business Administration w/concentration in Accounting) from a four-year college/university is preferred; - Three to eight years experience; - Computer literate in EXCEL, WORD and accounting software. CONTACT US : In return for your energy, expert skills and enthusiasm, you will receive competitive compensation. For immediate consideration please send resume, including salary requirements and job location you are interested in, to: Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, Attn: Human Resources Fax: Register to View Visit our web site at www.mack-cali.com. Mack-Cali is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. PLEASE NOTE: Employment agencies that do not have a current, signed contract with Mack-Cali Realty Corporation should not forward resumes to Mack-Cali Realty Corporation through this web site. Mack-Cali Realty Corporation will not be liable for any fees, other compensation and/or reimbursement of expenses as a result of any submission of resumes through this web site, unless the employment agency has a current, signed contract with Mack-Cali Realty Corporation for that specific position.