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Accountant

Kforce Inc.

Elizabethport, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Analysis, Distribution Warehousing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entrepreneurship, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Metrics, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Process Management, Profit & Loss Analysis, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Elizabethport, NJ
POSTED
13 days ago
Kforce's client, a growing logistics and distribution organization in Elizabethport, NJ, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This position offers broad exposure to full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, operational analysis, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working across departments, improving processes, and contributing to business decision-making through accurate financial reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Accounts Payable processes and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Support Accounts Receivable and invoicing activities as needed.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger.
  • Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  • Review operating expenses and analyze costs for accuracy and trends.
  • Prepare profitability analyses, KPI reporting, and financial performance metrics.
  • Support employee benefits administration, invoice reconciliation, and payroll-related updates.
  • Assist with regulatory and compliance filings.
  • Maintain internal controls and support accounting process improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Background within logistics, transportation, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or similar industries preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

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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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/