Staff Accountant

Grassi•Little Ferry, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Zabransky Mechanical Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the company. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close, managing AP/AR activities, supporting payroll administration, and preparing financial reports for management. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience working in a construction or project-based environment, and the ability to take ownership of accounting processes while collaborating closely with management and external accounting professionals.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
3-7+ years of accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of General Ledger Accounting.
Strong knowledge of Journal Entries.
Strong knowledge of Account Reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting.
Strong knowledge of Month-End Close.
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable & Receivable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry accounting experience.
Experience with Sage accounting software.
Knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting.
Multi-state payroll experience.
Experience supporting external audits and CPA reviews.
CPA designation or CPA-track candidate a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Process vendor invoices and payments.
Manage customer invoicing and collections.
Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
Assist in maintaining positive vendor and customer relationships.
Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
Prepare and file payroll-related reports.
Assist with payroll tax compliance and year-end reporting requirements.
Maintain employee payroll documentation and records.
Prepare monthly financial reports, including: Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Trial Balances, Cash Flow Reporting.
Assist management with financial analysis and reporting needs.
Support job cost tracking and project accounting activities.
Monitor project-related expenses and allocations.
Assist with construction-specific accounting functions and reporting.
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting schedules.
Prepare workpapers and documentation for external CPAs and auditors.
Assist with annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation processes.
Maintain vendor, customer, and employee master files.
Assist with process improvements and special projects.
Support management with ad hoc accounting and financial requests.