Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Edison, NJ · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
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Looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a stable, growing company that truly invests in its people? This Staff Accountant role offers hands-on responsibility, modern systems exposure, and a clear path for advancement.
Staff Accountant
Salary:80,000-90,000 plus bonus Location: Metuchen , NJ- Fully onsite
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a financially stable trucking and warehousing company with 50+ years in business • Be part of a growing organization with real opportunities for career advancement • Work closely with a Controller and gain exposure to higher-level accounting projects • Hands-on role with ownership of key accounting processes, not just data entry • Opportunity to streamline and improve accounting procedures and workflows • Collaborative, people-first culture that values ideas, growth, and initiative • Exposure to Sage 300 and advanced planning tools like Prophesy and NexGen • Competitive benefits package including medical, 401(k), life, dental, vision, and bonus eligibility
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
• Perform general ledger entries and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts • Manage month-end close activities and support accurate financial reporting • Prepare and maintain supporting schedules with analytical review • Utilize Sage 300 to streamline accounting tasks and reporting • Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed • Support the Controller with special accounting projects and process improvements
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • 5+ years of general staff accounting experience • Strong working knowledge of general ledger and journal entries • Experience with Sage 300 (Prophesy and/or NexGen a plus) • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
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