Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Newark, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong grant accounting experience who can manage financial activity tied to federal and state funding while supporting core month-end processes. The role requires a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance, along with advanced Excel skills to analyze and organize financial data effectively.Responsibilities:• Manage accounting activities related to grant funding, including tracking and reporting for federal and state awards.• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support routine accounting operations.• Assist with month-end close by reconciling accounts, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.• Use Excel tools such as formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables to analyze transactions and prepare financial schedules.• Support tax-related accounting tasks, including areas connected to corporate and sales tax reporting.• Help monitor grant expenditures against approved funding and maintain documentation for audit readiness.• Contribute to ongoing financial reporting and provide accounting support for day-to-day departmental needs.