Staff Accountant

TAG Systems Group•Eatontown, NJ

8d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tag Systems is growing, and so is our finance team. We are hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Eatontown, NJ office and partner with our existing bookkeeping staff to expand what our finance function can do. Our bookkeeper handles the core day-to-day transactional operations that keep the business running. This role is designed to complement that - taking on a share of those responsibilities while also bringing deeper accounting knowledge, analytical horsepower, and the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insight. Think: someone who can reconcile a balance sheet in the morning and build a margin analysis by afternoon. This is a hands-on, blended role. You will handle transactional work, own key accounting functions independently, and contribute directly to financial reporting, KPIs, and business analysis. If you are the kind of accountant who is equally comfortable in the details and in the bigger picture - and who wants to grow into a senior position - this is the right seat for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting experience
Strong Excel skills - you build your own tools, not just use templates others made
Solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and general ledger accounting
Experience with month-end close activities
Analytical mindset - you think about what the numbers mean, not just whether they balance
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines consistently

Nice To Haves

Inventory and/or fixed asset accounting experience
Experience in a distribution, operational, or product-based environment
Experience with margin analysis, KPI reporting, or financial dashboards
Familiarity with QuickBooks and/or QuickBooks Enterprise
On a path to CPA certification or a desire to pursue one

Responsibilities

Share in day-to-day AP and AR processing, including invoice entry and payment workflows
Support PO creation, vendor record maintenance, and purchasing accuracy reviews
Assist with billing workflows and follow up on aging items as needed
Serve as a capable backup across core bookkeeping functions when needed
Prepare and analyze P&L statements, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities
Support gross margin calculations and profitability analysis by product, customer, or category
Build and maintain KPI dashboards and financial reporting tools in Excel
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed
Present clean, clear financial summaries to leadership and the Controller
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and maintain thorough supporting documentation
Investigate and resolve reconciling items with accuracy and timeliness
Maintain fixed asset schedules, record additions and disposals, and calculate depreciation
Ensure proper account classification and general ledger integrity
Maintain and reconcile inventory records in QuickBooks Enterprise
Monitor COGS, inventory adjustments, and transaction accuracy
Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes
Analyze inventory data to surface trends, variances, and margin impacts
Participate in monthly and annual close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
Maintain supporting schedules and prepare financial reports for the Controller
Identify discrepancies and investigate root causes - not just flag them
Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks Enterprise and keep data clean and organized
Document procedures and proactively identify areas for automation or efficiency
Collaborate with the bookkeeper and Controller on process improvements across the finance function
Other work as assigned by the Controller