Top 2340 Accountant Jobs in Jersey City Nj

Principal Accountant- Payroll Taxes and Accounting
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- Microsoft Access
- 5 years
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Bergens Promise Inc —Hackensack, NJ
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Retirement plan
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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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Controller
Confidential —Jersey City, NJ
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental 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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Divisional Assistant Controller (Fully Remote)
NIP Group, Inc. —Woodbridge, NJ
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- CPA
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Accountant
Arch Capital Group Ltd. —Jersey City, NJ
- $71,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Principal Accountant - General Ledger
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Accountant III
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. —Jersey City, NJ
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Accountant (Financial Reporting)
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Forensic Accountant for Claims Preparation
Aon Corporation —New York, NY
- $200,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Writing skills
- Math
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Store Accountant
Tawa Supermarket Inc —Jersey City, NJ
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Data analysis skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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AVP, Finance
Arch Capital Group Ltd. —Jersey City, NJ
- $123,400 - $166,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- 7 years
- CPA
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Accounting Associate
eMazzanti Technologies —Hoboken, NJ
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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Associate - Accounting
Thea Energy —Kearny, NJ
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Audit Associate
Donohue Gironda Doria & Tomkins —Secaucus, NJ
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accountant
Church World Service —Jersey City, NJ
- $52,800 - $67,980 a year
- Management
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
7d
Accountant
Endocrinology Consultants, PC —Englewood, NJ
- $75 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- QuickBooks
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Accountant & Financial System Support
NYK Group —Secaucus, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Accountant
Radware —Mahwah, NJ
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance

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Principal Accountant- Payroll Taxes and Accounting

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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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