Accounting Associate Job at Kforce Inc in Short Hills

Overview

This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a company located in a brand new facility in Northern NJ, is expanding. They are a publicly traded company that has been in business for over 50 years and seeking an Accounting Associate to join their team. This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining general ledger account balances, in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accounting Associate assists in preparing accurate monthly financial reports, reconciles and validates organization\'s general ledger accounts, and reviews reports for inconsistencies and inaccuracies. Responsibilities:

• Analyzes general ledger account balances
• Completes routine accounting assignments
• Reviews and analyzes financial statement accounts for accuracy, budget variance and unusual trends
• Maintains fixed asset accounts
• Ensures that comprehensive accounting records are maintained in an organized manner
• Advises management of any unusual trends, budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues
• Continuously assesses internal systems and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly processing
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger account balances
• Posts journal entries and prepares analysis schedules
• Assists with month-end close processes

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting required
• GAAP Accounting knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of account reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements preparation
• MS Office applications experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage resources in the completion of joint projects

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Insurance

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