Corporate Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

Corporate Accountant

Full-Time

Onsite-Princeton, NJ Company

Overview

NIKSUN is a Princeton, New Jersey-based technology company founded in 1997 with a mission to protect critical infrastructure by making the unknown known. NIKSUN provides innovative solutions for cybersecurity, compliance, network performance, and observability, helping enterprises and government organizations gain real-time visibility across their IT and network environments.

At the core of NIKSUN's technology is Olympus, an AI-native platform that unifies security, performance, and observability on a single data platform. The platform brings together data from across networks, endpoints, applications, and infrastructure to help organizations detect threats, investigate incidents, identify root causes, improve performance, and automate response.

NIKSUN's technology is trusted by more than 1,000 enterprises and government organizations across 30+ countries and is designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise, government, defense, and other critical environments. The company continues to invest heavily in engineering, research, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, expense processing, month-end close, and sales tax compliance. This position will work closely with the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with month-end, audit, and other accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and accurately post transactions to the appropriate General Ledger (GL) accounts.

• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

• Match receiving slips with purchase orders and vendor invoices; investigate, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Process employee expense reports in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. •

Post employee expenses to the appropriate GL accounts and prepare month-end travel and expense accruals.

• Request and maintain W-9 forms for new vendor setups and assist with 1099 reporting.

• Post customer receipt entries in the Accounts Receivable (AR) module and prepare bank deposits. • Initiate, process, and track domestic and international bank wire transfers.

• Prepare weekly check runs and ensure timely payment of approved invoices. • Print checks, complete Citibank Positive Pay uploads, maintain check records, and handle filing and mailing.

• Process and reconcile corporate credit card statements and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

• Maintain and update AmeriFlex HRA/FSA worksheets and related records.

• Assist with accounting and administrative activities related to company insurance and sales tax matters.

• Maintain and update shipping-related files and supporting documentation.

• Prepare and maintain Profit & Loss (P&L) expense analysis worksheets as part of the month-end close process.

• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly Sales Tax Returns and ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assist the Accounting Manager with balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting matters as needed.

• Participate in month-end and year-end close activities.

• Support special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in general accounting.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify appropriate resolutions.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a general accounting environment. • Hands-on experience with Sage 50 (Peachtree) is required.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with financial reports and reconciliation worksheets.

• Experience with Citibank Positive Pay or similar banking platforms is a plus.

• Experience with sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, and audit support is preferred.

• CPA certification is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Accountability and ownership

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to manage confidential information

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person