Top 2077 Accountant Jobs in Elizabeth Nj

Principal Accountant- Payroll Taxes and Accounting
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- Microsoft Access
- 5 years
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Senior Accountant
Vernoia, Enterline & Brewer, CPA's —Somerville, NJ
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Accountant
Dlabllc —Teterboro, NJ
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Full-Time Commerical Property Accountant
Confidential —Basking Ridge, NJ
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Commercial
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Remote Accountant - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Jersey City, NJ
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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ACCOUNTANT
Elizabeth Public Schools —Elizabeth, NJ
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
Entry Level Full Time 2026 | Finance and Accounting Staff
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC —Florham Park, NJ
- $59,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Entry level
14d
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Kelly Services —Edison, NJ
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Accountant
PRODIRECT Dental Laboratory —Lyndhurst, NJ
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Associate - I
Damascus Bakeries —Newark, NJ
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting & Payroll Manager
CFS —Newark, NJ
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
7d
Staff Accountant
FOWLER LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT —Union, NJ
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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3d
Staff Accountant
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Inc —Berkeley Heights, NJ
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Accountant
Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center —Newark, NJ
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Accountant - Finance Reporting HQ
Turner Construction Company —Saddle Brook, NJ
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Construction site
- Office
- Microsoft Office
Accountants CPA or Candidate. Great Team atmosphere!
DEMIAN AND COMPANY, LLC —Cranford, NJ
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Property Accountant
RHO RESIDENTIAL LLC —Roseland, NJ
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Staff Accountant
Richmond University Medical Center —Staten Island, NY
- $66,300 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Staff Accountant
World Insurance Associates LLC —Iselin, NJ
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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7d
Onboarding Accounting Associate
Aprio —Hackensack, NJ
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program

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Principal Accountant- Payroll Taxes and Accounting

NJ Transit -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) 6% Match
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Access
Spreadsheets
Research
Desktop applications

Full Job Description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Create and process G/L Journal Entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting of Payroll data.
Prepare G/L Account Reconciliations (balance sheet/income statement) to ensure proper and accurate account activity.
Perform and review analyses of Payroll G/L accounts; identify and resolve reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
Responsible for the reconciliation, payment, and filing of Payroll Tax withholdings, including Railroad Retirement (RRB) Taxes.
Establish/verify accurate RRB/Federal/State/Local Tax setup of employee records; based on W4 forms, work state, residence state, Rail vs. Non-Rail status, including employee transfers and new hires.
Research tax issues using various payroll publications and government websites, summarize findings, and apply to all levels of management.
Assist and coordinate information requests for internal and external audits.
Assist with year-end balancing and reconciliation for accuracy of Payroll and W2 reporting.
Maintain monthly posting of creditable months for RRB reporting.
Process weekly direct deposit and ACH bank transmissions, positive pay (check) files, and related reconciliations.
Run queries, manage downloads, and prepare detailed spreadsheets and reports for all levels of management to facilitate the flow of Payroll information and resolve issues.
Perform system testing and troubleshooting issues, implement new processes, and periodic vendor upgrades.
Provide oversight and direction to Payroll union staff in performing tasks.
Provide excellent Customer Service to all internal/external customers.
Complete projects as assigned by all levels of management.

Supervision Given to:

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area, and five (5) years of Payroll experience

Knowledge and Skills:

Required proficiency in (MS) Excel, spreadsheets, macros, Access databases, and other MS applications.
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Must have excellent written and verbal skills.

Preferred:

Payroll HCM (Oracle) experience a plus.
Experience with Payroll Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Tax and Deduction regulations.
Critical thinking self-starter, experience with RRB Tax and Discoverer or Orbit Report Writer a plus.

Physical Demands:

Occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
Retirement Plans
- 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
- 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
- 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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