Staff Accountant

Whitestone Associates, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and leading provider of environmental and geotechnical engineering and consulting services throughout the eastern US, is currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join our Warren, NJ office location. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced candidates to join and contribute to the growth of a 100% employee-owned engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting;
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations, researching and resolving variances;
• Review billing, prepare accruals, and support month-end close activities;
• Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports;
• Review invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions in accordance with company policies;
• Set up new vendors and subcontractors, ensuring all required documentation is collected and verified (e.g., W-9s, Certificates of Insurance, contracts, and other compliance materials);
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and support the month-end and year-end close process;
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed;
• Support year-end audit requests and provide documentation to external auditors;
• Apply knowledge of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting to maintain accurate records and depreciation schedules;
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to process improvement initiatives;
• Perform other accounting duties and projects as assigned by the CFO; and
• This is an in-office position based in our Warren, NJ office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive accounting experience;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles;
• Knowledge of lease accounting and fixed asset accounting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint preferred);
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; and
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• The estimated annual compensation for this role is between $65,000-$80,000
• Whitestone's Employee Stock Ownership Program (offered at no cost to each eligible employee)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Traditional & Roth 401K Plans with Company Match
• Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Multiple AFLAC Insurance Products
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Multiple Corporate Discount Programs