Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Location: South Brunswick, NJ Pay: $40/hr-$43/hr Job Description A leading organization is looking for an Accountant to join their team and assist with general ledger work. Below are some qualifications desired for the ideal candidate along with the responsibilities of the role. Responsibilities Research and resolve unapplied, unidentified, and misapplied cash payments. Complete month-end close tasks, prepare financial reports, and maintain account reconciliations Process weekly payroll and provide payroll analysis when needed Prepare standard journal entries and support financial accuracy through variance analysis Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing required documentation Contribute to internal controls and compliance with accounting standards Prepare tax and bank review reporting Process AR/AP and daily transaction work with current staff Essential Skills 4+ years of accounting experience (reconciliations, general accounting, accounts receivable). Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred). Systems: NetSuite proficiency is a must Industry: Distribution experience preferred High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP). Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Brunswick, NJ. Pay an