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Kforce Inc

Staff Accountant

Kforce Inc, Fort Lee, New Jersey, us, 07024

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Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Responsibilities Kforce's client, a growing real estate company is seeking a Staff Accountant in Fort Lee, NJ. This role will be 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. This company offers opportunities for advancement, excellent benefits and a good work life balance.

Maintain proper accounting records for the assigned properties

Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures

Monitor AR and AP aging, unapplied cash, bad debt allowance, debt service ratio, cash flows and cash positions, etc.

Approve accounts payable timely

Work closely with the field team to timely resolve receivable and payable issues

Review commercial lease charges, perform CAM reconciliations

Prepare monthly centralized journal entries and supporting schedules for the assigned accounts

Review bank reconciliations and timely resolve bank reconciling items

Maintain and reconcile all general ledger activities for properties in the assigned portfolio

Prepare monthly closing work paper packages independently including variance explanations

Investigate and resolve issues through communication with operations, finance teams and outside parties

Prepare monthly reports as needed, such as investor and lender

Review tax returns prepared by CPAs as needed

Complete ad hoc financial projects as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2-3 years of general accounting experience or public accounting; Must have accrual basis accounting (property accounting or real estate accounting experience is a plus)

Proficiency in Excel required; Salesforce and Yardi software experience a plus

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple high priority projects

Strong work ethic focused on meeting deadlines

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.

Equal Opportunity 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

Leasing Non‑residential Real Estate, Facilities Services, and Real Estate

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