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Accounting Specialist

Kforce Inc
Short Hills, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce's client, located in a State-of-the-Art facility in Northern NJ, is expanding. They are a publicly traded company that has been in business for over 50 years. They are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their team. Summary: This position will be the primary individual responsible for the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and well as accounting research efforts on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (-GAAP-). All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Duties Include:

  • Drive the department-wide initiative regarding accounting policy and procedure development
  • Coordinate and oversee annual accounting policy and procedure reviews/updates
  • Drive GAAP and SAP research projects leveraging resources from functional groups within Finance
  • Actively monitoring and coordinating activities as it relates to the records and information management policy and procedures within Finance to ensure all departments are adhering to the policy
  • Responsible for quality control of the quarterly and annual documents filed with the SEC, through the review of disclosure checklists, among other things
  • Ensure company compliance with GAAP and SAP

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • CPA is required
  • 5-7 years of accounting experience required
  • Significant knowledge of GAAP and/or SAP
  • Knowledge of account reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements preparation
  • MS Office applications experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage resources in the completion of joint projects
  • Supervisory experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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