Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Accounting Specialist

• ???? Location : Fort Lee, NJ
• ???? Schedule : Full-Time, On-Site | Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM
• ???? Salary : $55,000 – $60,000 annually
• ???? Employment Type : Permanent

If you are interested in this opportunity please email me directly : Marissa.McMahon@LHH.com

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our clients team in Fort Lee, NJ. This full-time position is ideal for a professional with strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

Manage all tenant billings and collections promptly; resolve billing issues.

Run delinquency reports and follow up with tenants; provide monthly updates to executives by the 5th.

Perform periodic cash journal reconciliations to ensure alignment between cash management and SKYLINE.

Maintain tickler reports for critical dates and lease information.

Interpret and input leases and amendments into SKYLINE.

Maintain key reports including Cash Journal, Rent Roll, and Real Estate Tax Schedule.

Complete month-end closing procedures : reimbursement checks, management fees, and posting to the General Ledger.

Periodically true-up RETAX, CAM, and insurance for the current year.

Accounts Payable

Process invoices promptly; print checks and scan for recordkeeping.

Handle monthly mortgage payments and wire transfers for all entities.

Create POS PAY files for daily banking uploads to prevent fraud.

Process expenses for management personnel and drivers.

Complete month-end AP closing : reimbursement checks, expense distribution reports, management fees, and GL postings.

Additional Duties

Maintain organized records : scanning invoices / checks, filing, mail handling, UPS / FedEx coordination.

Year-End : process 1099s for all vendors (by 1 / 31), prepare 1096 for IRS, and send copies to NJ State with supporting documentation.

“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.”

Pay Details : $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Search managed by : Marissa McMahon

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