Staff Accountant
Job Description
This role is ideal for someone with strong operational accounting experience who enjoys working across reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, and day-to-day accounting processes in a fast-paced environment
3+ years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role
Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including double-entry accounting, debits and credits, and the accounting equation
Ability to independently determine the appropriate accounting treatment and journal entries for routine business transactions
Hands-on experience with month-end close
Strong understanding of journal entries and reconciliations
Experience with AP, AR, and bank reconciliations end-to-end
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, JDE, QuickBooks, or similar
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a collaborative, on-site environment
Responsibilities
Execute month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Independently prepare, determine, and post journal entries with an understanding of the underlying debit and credit impact
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage AP/AR accounting processes and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate general ledger records
Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules
Work within ERP systems to ensure accurate accounting data
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to improve accounting processes
Support ongoing process improvement and automation initiatives
Job description
Hotels at Home – Fairfield, NJ (On-site)
Hotels at Home is a global e-commerce company partnering with leading hospitality brands to bring the hotel experience directly to consumers. We are seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Fairfield, NJ.
This role is ideal for someone with strong operational accounting experience who enjoys working across reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, and day-to-day accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Execute month-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Independently prepare, determine, and post journal entries with an understanding of the underlying debit and credit impact
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage AP/AR accounting processes and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Work within ERP systems to ensure accurate accounting data
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to improve accounting processes
• Support ongoing process improvement and automation initiatives
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including double-entry accounting, debits and credits, and the accounting equation
• Ability to independently determine the appropriate accounting treatment and journal entries for routine business transactions
• Hands-on experience with month-end close
• Strong understanding of journal entries and reconciliations
• Experience with AP, AR, and bank reconciliations end-to-end
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, JDE, QuickBooks, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, on-site environment
Location:
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Fairfield, NJ.
