Staff Accountant II

Effectual

Staff Accountant II role at Effectual focusing on managing and reporting financial data accurately. Collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and financial integrity via GAAP.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the general ledger close process, including journal entry recording, account reconciliation, and variance analysis. Proficient in preparing financial statements and conducting ad hoc analysis to support management decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting3-5 Years Of Enterprise-Level Accounting ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of GAAPAdvanced Proficiency In MS ExcelExperience With Financial Technology Platforms

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry RecordingAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelFinancialForce

Industry Keywords

Accounting Best PracticesFinancial ReportingCash Flow StatementsBalance SheetsIncome Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly general ledger close process by recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and performing variance analysis.
Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing bank inquiries.
Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of enterprise-level accounting experience.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
Experience with financial technology platforms, such as FinancialForce or similar.
Superb attention to detail and analytical skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work on-site in Jersey City office 1-2 days per week.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision health insurances,
Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances,
401k with Company match
Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year)
Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year)