Staff Accountant II

Colliers Engineering & Design • Holmdel Township, NJ

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our team in Holmdel, NJ, in a hybrid work arrangement. We are looking for a detail-oriented finance professional who will provide accounting support for a high transaction and fast-paced environment. Responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records and ensuring accuracy in accounting transactions. This role follows compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field required.
• 3-5 years related experience in general ledger and financial reporting required.
• ERP experience required.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Willingness to work in a supportive and Team-oriented environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the company.
• Willing to adapt to change, curious about innovation and modernization in a dynamic workplace environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• BST Global Project Accounting Software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes assigned month-end close responsibilities, including preparing assigned journal entries and completing account reconciliations, while supporting the overall close process.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including managing high-volume asset activity (additions, disposals, and depreciation), ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation to the general ledger within established processes and controls.
• Responsible for daily cash reporting, including preparation and distribution of the cash report.
• Responsible for intercompany accounting and reconciliations, coordinating with internal and external teams to resolve differences.
• Performs lease (premise and equipment) coordination and manages lease documentation, including preparing and submitting lease forms and supporting quarterly lease reconciliations, with oversight.
• Prepares and completes assigned account reconciliations with supporting documentation and resolves variances.
• Analyzes account fluctuations and provides clear explanations for assigned areas.
• Supports the maintenance of prepaid expense schedules and related documentation.
• Prepares sales and use tax filings and supports tax-related requests.
• Supports financial, FAR, and SOX audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with audit inquiries.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level