Staff Accountant

HAND OVER HAND LLC•Morris Plains, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Hand Over Hand LLC At Hand Over Hand, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, we partner with families to empower children with autism and developmental disabilities. Our work is deeply mission-driven: we’re here to make a difference in the lives of children and their communities. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and purpose-filled. We celebrate growth of our team, of our families, and of ourselves. If you’re passionate about early childhood development and want to do meaningful, hands-on work that truly changes lives, you’ll feel right at home here. Why This Role Matters This isn’t just an accounting role; it’s the foundation of how we scale responsibly. As a Staff Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of a growing behavioral health organization. From maintaining accurate financial records to supporting payroll and ensuring compliance, your work directly supports the operational and clinical teams delivering life-changing services. You’ll help bring clarity to complexity, ensuring that financial data is accurate, timely, and actionable so leadership can make informed decisions that drive growth, stability, and impact. How You’ll Make an Impact Keep our financial foundation strong: Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure proper classification of transactions Drive accuracy and accountability: Perform reconciliations across accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies Support critical reporting cycles: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and variance analysis Ensure payroll continuity: Serve as backup for payroll administration, validating timekeeping, and supporting bi-weekly payroll processing Monitor financial performance: Track expenses, support budgeting alignment, and provide insights to leadership Maintain audit readiness: Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with financial standards Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance to align financial data with workforce and operational activity What You’ll Own & Elevate General ledger entries and account reconciliations Month-end and year-end close support Accounts payable processing and vendor reconciliation Accounts receivable tracking and revenue support Expense allocation across departments and cost centers Payroll backup support, including timekeeping validation and compliance checks Financial reporting support and ad hoc analysis Internal controls, audit preparation, and compliance with GAAP

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–4 years of accounting experience (required)
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or service-based industries (preferred)
Experience supporting payroll processes (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure proper classification of transactions
Perform reconciliations across accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and variance analysis
Serve as backup for payroll administration, validating timekeeping, and supporting bi-weekly payroll processing
Track expenses, support budgeting alignment, and provide insights to leadership
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with financial standards
Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance to align financial data with workforce and operational activity