Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Salary: $85,000–$95,000 + bonus Location: Fully on-site, Metuchen, NJ Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Join a well-established trucking and warehousing company with over 50 years of stability Clear runway for career growth within a growing, expanding organization Direct partnership with the Controller and exposure to higher-level accounting initiatives Hands-on role with ownership of key accounting functions—not just transactional work Opportunity to improve and streamline accounting processes and workflows People-first, collaborative culture that values ideas and initiative Work with Sage 300 and gain exposure to advanced planning tools like Prophesy and NexGen Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and bonus eligibility Key ResponsibilitiesPost general ledger entries and reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts Support month-end close and accurate financial reporting Prepare and maintain supporting schedules with analytical review Leverage Sage 300 to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy Assist with audits and provide required documentation Support the Controller with special projects and process improvements Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years of hands-on staff accounting experience Strong understanding of general ledger and journal entries Experience with Sage 300 (Prophesy and/or NexGen a plus) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office