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Staff Accountant (Construction / Project-Based Environment)

United States, Leonardo Employment contract · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Description

A well-established project-based services organization in Central New Jersey is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role offers a mix of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with experience supporting accounting functions tied to job-based or service-oriented work.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage daily billing activities by reviewing supporting documentation and issuing accurate, timely invoices
  • Reconcile incoming payments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve customer account issues
  • Ensure invoices align with approved pricing, tax treatment, and required documentation
  • Enter and process vendor invoices in the accounting system
  • Coordinate internal approvals and assist with regular payment cycles
  • Match invoices to supporting documentation and maintain accurate payment records
  • Monitor vendor statements, research outstanding balances, and respond to inquiries
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records, including invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
  • Assist with transaction tracking, reconciliations, and general ledger support
  • Process routine payments and support documentation related to vendor and customer accounts
  • Provide general administrative support, including assisting with calls, coordinating documentation, and supporting internal requests

Requirements

  • Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within a business setting
  • Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close support
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing pricing, tax treatment, and supporting documentation
  • Ability to organize and manage high volumes of records (digital and physical)
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and customers
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

  • 100% medical coverage offered for individual employee
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary)
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan (for contract/temporary)

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