Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Newark, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong grant accounting experience who can manage financial activity tied to federal and state funding while supporting core month-end processes. The role requires a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance, along with advanced Excel skills to analyze and organize financial data effectively.
Responsibilities:
• Manage accounting activities related to grant funding, including tracking and reporting for federal and state awards.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support routine accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations to ensure financial recor...
Responsibilities:
• Manage accounting activities related to grant funding, including tracking and reporting for federal and state awards.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support routine accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations to ensure financial recor...