Description Staff Accountant 📍 Bergen County, NJ | Cosmetics/Consumer Products | Full-Time A well-established, employee-centric cosmetics company in Bergen County, NJ is seeking a technically strong Staff Accountant with hands-on SAP experience. This role is highly accounting-focused and will support the integrity of the general ledger, month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. This position is ideal for an accountant who thrives in a structured, control-driven environment and wants exposure to full-cycle accounting within a collaborative finance team. Position Summary The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining accurate general ledger activity, managing AR/AP processing within SAP, performing reconciliations, and assisting with intercompany and commission reporting. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of internal controls. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Close + Prepare and post monthly journal entries in SAP (accruals, reclasses, commissions, royalties, intercompany activity) + Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes + Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations + Prepare periodic intercompany reconciliation reports and resolve variances + Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset schedule, including additions and disposals Reporting & Analysis + Prepare month-end commission and royalty reports + Generate quarterly reporting schedules as directed + Prepare invoices to group affiliates and ensure proper supporting documentation + Assist with audit support and documentation requests Cash & Accounts Receivable + Administer daily cash receipts processing and apply payments to open receivables in SAP + Perform financial system precoding and ensure accurate posting to the GL + Prepare cash receipts for deposit + Perform daily cash reconciliations and investigate discrepancies + Maintain supporting documentation in accordance with internal control requirements Accounts Payable + Process vendor invoices from receipt through approval and posting in SAP + Execute payment runs and distribute vendor payments + Maintain vendor master data in SAP + Ensure compliance with internal controls and proper documentation retention + Monitor AP aging and assist with vendor inquiries Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) + 2–4+ years of progressive accounting experience + Strong SAP experience (FI/CO preferred) + Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control environments + Experience with month-end close and GL reconciliations + Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) + High attention to detail and strong analytical skills What Makes This Opportunity Attractive + Highly accounting-focused role with exposure to full-cycle accounting + Stable, growing consumer products company + Collaborative, team-oriented environment + Clear opportunity for growth within the accounting function + If you are a detail-driven accounting professional with strong SAP experience looking to deepen your technical accounting skillset in a stable and supportive organization, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .